Opinion | J&K Polls Phase 2: Newbies Can Give A Tough Fight To Legacy Players
NDTV
Jammu & Kashmir will vote for 26 seats in Phase 2 on September 25. This brings the total votes cast to 50 seats, with 40 more to be held on October 1 in the final phase. Following a decade of unrest, a high turnout of 61.38% was recorded in Phase 1.
The participation of numerous independents and smaller parties suggests enthusiasm and a willingness to integrate into mainstream Indian politics, which is promising for our democracy.Bread-and-butter issues such as unemployment, inflation, and development dominate the discourse, with voters opting for ballots over bullets.
Leaders from major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the National Conference (NC), the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress, and other regional players, have been actively addressing public rallies, highlighting their agenda and promising development and stability for the region.S
