High Voter Turnout Marks Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil Election

High Voter Turnout Marks Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil Election

Asif Iqbal | October 5, 2023 | 01:14 PM IST | Breaking News, Ladakh (Union Territory), Politics | Follow on Google News

High Voter Turnout Marks Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil Election

In the high-stakes electoral battle of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil on Wednesday, a voter turnout of 77.61 percent was reported.

Voter Enthusiasm Shines: 74,026 Votes Cast

According to details obtained by the news agency KNO, an impressive 74,026 votes were cast in the election today. The stage was set for a fierce face-off with the NC-Congress alliance locking horns with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Local Democracy in Action: Notable Turnouts

The highest voter turnout was observed in the Bimbhat seat, with 4,468 ballots cast. Shargole followed closely with 3,768 votes, and Ranbirpora with 3,760. A total of 85 candidates are vying for the 26 seats of the Council, making it the highest elected body for the region. Interestingly, the BJP fielded candidates for 17 seats, sparking a fierce contest.

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Leaders Mobilize Support: High-Profile Campaigning

Intriguingly, prominent leaders of the Congress, National Conference, and BJP campaigned vigorously for their respective parties in this pivotal election. Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi, Tarun Chugh, and Jamyang Namgyal actively canvassed for their party candidates, underscoring the significance of this election.

Historic Election Post-Article 370 Abrogation

This election in Kargil marks a historic moment. It is the first election since August 5, 2019, when the Centre abrogated Article 370 and reorganized the former state into two Union Territories. The outcome will be closely watched as it reflects the changing political dynamics in the region.

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