323 votes recorded on Day 1 of Home Voting
TNN Bureau. Updated: 9/12/2024 1:05:23 AM
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Srinagar: A total of 323 votes were recorded across Kulgam and Shopian districts on the first day of home voting as part of the Election Commission of India's initiative to facilitate elderly (85+) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the ongoing Assembly Elections 2024. This provision allowed voters to cast their ballots from the comfort of their homes.
In Kulgam, 195 votes were cast across the district’s three constituencies. Despite the treacherous and steep terrains, polling teams reached high-altitude areas to ensure that every eligible voter could participate. A PwD voter from Hallen in AC 38-D.H.Pora expressed his gratitude for the effort made by the ECI to enable him to vote despite his challenges.
Similarly, voters from Devsar, Kulgam, and Kund also lauded the initiative, with Haleema Begum from AC 40-Devsar sharing her appreciation for the opportunity to vote comfortably from her home.
Meanwhile, in Shopian, 128 votes were recorded out of the 138 eligible home voters. The polling teams trekked miles to ensure the participation of voters in the two Assembly Constituencies, 37-Shopian and 36-Zainapora. The pending votes are expected to be cast on the second day of the home voting process.
The ECI has implemented strict guidelines to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the voting process, reinforcing the principle that every vote counts.
In addition, the Postal Ballot Voting for employees engaged in the election process in Kishtwar district concluded with a significant turnout of 89.21%. Out of 3,783 eligible voters, 3,375 cast their votes. The process was supervised by District Election Officer Rajesh Kumar Shavan, with pivotal roles played by Deputy District Election Officer Idrees Lone and other key officials. In AC 49-Kishtwar, 1,732 voters (89.97%) participated, while AC 50-Paddar Nagseni saw a turnout of 88.69%, and AC 48-Inderwal recorded 88.22%.
The ECI has implemented strict guidelines to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the voting process, reinforcing the principle that every vote counts.