In the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024, nearly 20% of candidates face criminal charges, including murder and rape. Key political contenders include BJP, PDP, and the NC-Congress alliance.

The assembly elections are being held in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of 10 years. While the first phase of voting was conducted on September 18, the electorate is going to polls in the second phase on September 25.

Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Live: 50.65% voter turnout till 3 pm has been recorded in Jammu and Kashmir on 18 September, with the highest turnout recorded in Inderwal at 72.20 per cent and the lowest in Pulwama at 36.90 per cent.

Approx 23 lakh voters are going to vote for 19 candidates in phase 1, including 90 independents, contesting for 24 assembly constituencies.

The initial phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections concluded with a voter turnout of 58.85 per cent, with Kishtwar leading at 77 per cent and Pulwama trailing at just over 46 per cent. This election is significant as it is the first since Article 370 was revoked.

In the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly polls held on September 18, a voter turnout of over 61% was recorded, mirroring the 2014 elections. Kishtwar district led with an impressive 80% turnout.

National Congress and Congress have formed an alliance though they are also in friendly contest on some seats.

The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, September 18, in 24 constituencies across seven districts. Thefirst phase witnessed a total voter turnout of 58.85 per cent.

J&K is facing its first assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370. Agencies on alert to ensure peaceful polling.