40% voting in Kashmir in 7th phase of polling
40% voting in Kashmir in 7th phase of polling
People hope DDC elections will usher in development
Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR, Dec 16: Despite sub-zero temperatures, the seventh phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections recorded around 40 percent polling with people at certain places making huge queues outside polling stations while staying away at other places.
Kashmir valley recorded polling percentage of 39.52% in the 7th Phase of DDC elections as voting was held in 13 DDC constituencies in Kashmir where 148 candidates were in fray and 1068 Polling Stations were set up for smooth conduct of elections.
The voting percentage in Pulwama was recorded at 11.06, Baramulla 59.53%, Kulgam 17.98%, Shopian 6.55%, Anantnag 22.46%, Bandipora 70.47%, Ganderbal 53.69%, Kupwara 59.23% and Budgam 45.11%.