In Jammu and Kashmir, approximately 27 thousand displaced Kashmiri Pandits are set to cast their votes for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary seat, the polls on which are scheduled to be held on May 25. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that this seat boasts the highest number of voters among the 18 assembly constituencies in the region, with a total of 18, 30, 294 eligible voters, comprising 9, 30, 379 males, 8, 99, 888 females, and 27 third gender individuals.
Preparations are in full swing for the final phase of the elections. To accommodate the significant number of displaced voters, 21 polling stations and eight auxiliary centers are established in Jammu to facilitate quicker and more efficient voting for displaced individuals. Many of these voters have opted for postal ballots through the Vote for Home initiative. These include special provisions for voters residing in locations like Jagti township. Previously, three auxiliary polling stations were arranged for the Srinagar and Baramulla parliamentary seats, but the large displaced voter population in Anantnag-Rajouri seat has necessitated additional facilities.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
