The polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the Jammu Constituency concluded on a positive note, with an impressive overall voter turnout of 69 percent.
The electoral process commenced at 7 AM across 2416 polling stations and concluded at 7 PM. Throughout the day, voters, particularly the youth and first-time voters, exhibited enthusiasm by forming long queues well before the scheduled polling time, demonstrating their commitment to participating in the democratic process.
The Election Commission had meticulously arranged all necessary measures to ensure a transparent and impartial electoral process, maintaining the integrity of the elections.
According to the final official data released, the Jammu Constituency witnessed an overall polling percentage of 69.01. Various assembly segments within the constituency reported notable voter turnouts, with Akhnoor (SC) recording 74.03%, Bahu 62.34%, Bishnah (SC) 71.33%, Chhamb 71.06%, Gulabgarh (ST) 71.47%, Jammu East 66.11%, Jammu North 67.29%, Jammu West 62.82%, Kalakote Sunderbani 66.40%, Marh (SC) 73.00%, Nagrota 71.39%, RS Pura Jammu South 68.11%, Ramgarh (SC) 69.76%, Reasi 71.65%, Samba 69.23%, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 74.65%, Suchetgarh (SC) 63.49%, and Vijaypur 75.67%.
The significant turnout reflects the electorate’s active engagement and commitment to shaping the future of the region through the democratic process. As the polling concludes, attention now shifts to the subsequent phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with anticipation high for the outcomes that will determine the representation of Jammu in the Parliament.