Highest polling percentage of 59 per cent recorded in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency: Chief Election Commission

PTK NEWS DESK

Srinagar, May 20: Baramulla Parliamentary constituency recorded approximately 59 percent voter turnout, marking the highest polling percentage in the democratic history of the constituency.

This was revealed by the Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang Kondbarao Pole in a press conference today after the conclusion of the polling in the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency.

The CEO Pole stated: “The people of Baramulla have made history today with the highest poll percentage ever recorded for the parliamentary seat and an election day free from violence.”

He detailed that the constituency had 2,103 polling stations, all monitored by CCTV surveillance to ensure smooth conduct.

“There were no untoward incidents reported anywhere, and zero violence was witnessed,” he said.

Notably, the Handwara assembly segment recorded the highest polling percentage at 67.5 percent, while the Gurez assembly segment saw the lowest turnout.

While providing a historical comparison of polling percentages for the Baramulla Parliamentary constituency, Pole stated that in 2019, 34.57% voting was recorded. In 2014, it was 39.13%, in 2009, 2004, 1999, 1998 and 1996, the voting percentage in this segment was recorded at 41.84%, 35.65%, 27.79%, 41.94% and 46.65% respectively.