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Polling begins for first phase of J&K elections

Voting began on a brisk note on Tuesday in 15 constituencies of J&K going to polls in first of the five-phased state elections. (BCCL)

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Braving cold weather, voters on Tuesday lined up at polling stations much before the start of the voting. (PTI)

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Twelve sitting MLAs, including seven ministers, are among 123 candidates trying their luck in the 15 constituencies that are going to polls in all three regions of the state. (BCCL)

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The assembly segments going to polls include Kishtwar, Inderwal, Doda, Bhaderwah, Ramban and Banihal (in Jammu division); Gurez, Bandipora, Sonawari, Kangan and Ganderbal (in Kashmir), Nobra, Leh, Kargil and Zanskar (in Ladakh). (BCCL)

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A total of 10,502,50 voters, including 5,49,698 males and 5,00,539 females, besides 13 transgenders are eligible to exercise their right to franchise in the first phase of the polls. (PTI)

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Bhaderwah has the largest number of 1,04,354 voters among the 15 constituencies, while Nobra constituency in Ladakh region has the lowest number with 13,054 voters. (BCCL)

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Nearly 1900 polling stations have been set-up by the election authorities in these 15 constituencies. While Bandipora, Ganderbal and Bhaderwah have the highest number of candidates, 13 each, in fray, Leh has the lowest number of candidates with a direct fight between Congress and BJP. (PTI)

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