Another overwhelming response to DDC polls in Jammu: turnout 66.6 pc
NC workers attack BJP activist, FIR lodged Fate of many prominent contestants sealed in ballot boxes
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Dec 10: Jammu region continued to show overwhelming response to the District Development Council (DDC) elections with whopping 66.67 percent electorates exercising their right to franchise for 20 Territorial Constituencies in fifth phase of voting today which passed off peacefully barring attack on a BJP activist in Dhangri seat in Rajouri district in which an FIR has been registered against the National Conference workers.
However, voting percentage fell by 2.6 percent in Phase-V as compared to Phase-IV, official figures released by the State Election Commission (SEC) revealed.