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.

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 This election is significant as it is the first since Article 370 was revoked.

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

Highest voting was recorded in Inderwal seat with about 82 per cent followed by Kishtwar seat, with with about 78 per cent voter turnout, according to the poll panel. The tentative voter turnout for the 24 assembly seats spread over seven districts was just above 61 per cent at 11.

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.