71.1% voting in Phase-II, officials say

Jammu: In the Phase-II of Panchayat Polls held on Tuesday, overall 71.1% polling was witnessed across the state.

According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, an overwhelming 80.4% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 52.2% in Kashmir division.

Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Kupwara witnessed 69.7%, Bandipora 66.3%, Baramulla 11.2%, Ganderbal 27.4%, Anantnag 1%, Kargil 66.5%, Leh 66.3%, Kishtwar 77.8%, Doda 81.7%, Ramban 72.3%, Udhampur 83.9%, Kathua 78.7%, Rajouri 83.5% and Poonch 81.7%.

Pertinently, in the Phase-I of Panchayat Polls held on 17 November 2018, 74.1% polling was recorded across the state with 64.5% in Kashmir division and 79.5% in Jammu division.

For Phase-III of Panchayat Polls, voting will take place on 24 November 2018. (GNS)