J&K Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE: Omar Abdullah Slams Govt, Says ‘J&K Integral Part Of India’

At the SDA polling booth in Srinagar’s Bemina, Alice Cheng from the Singapore High Commission noted the similarity in polling arrangements between India and Singapore, with government buildings being used to ensure accessibility. She expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for organizing the visit, allowing the delegation to witness the voting process firsthand.

Budgam, J&K: Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, PDP candidate from the Charari Sharief Assembly constituency, cast his vote during the second phase of the J&K Assembly elections. He emphasized the positive atmosphere at the polling booth, noting that voters have eagerly awaited this moment for the past ten years, and their enthusiasm is palpable.

J&K Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra mentioned that people felt trapped and had been waiting for the elections to express their frustrations. He said their anger was due to several reasons, including constitutional, legal, cultural, and religious matters, and the elections gave them a chance to speak out.