The sixth phase of maiden District Development Council (DDC) elections that began on Sunday morning recorded a voter percentage of 26.11% across different constituencies spread over all but two (Srinagar and Kishtwar) districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 11 am.
According to the figures provided by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, up to 11 am, Pulwama has recorded a voting percentage of 5.11%, Baramulla 15.62%, Kulgam 19.53%, Shopian 2.06%, Anantnag 11.74%, Bandipora 29.39%, Ganderbal 24.61%, Kupwara 23.50% and Budgam 17.68%.
In Jammu division, Udhampur has recorded a voting percentage of 32.47%, Jammu 36.00%, Kathua 31.03%, Ramban 34.18%, Doda 28.79%, Samba 39.20%, Poonch 39.20%, Rajouri 38.28% and Reasi 37.54% up to 11 am.
Kashmir division recorded a polling percentage of 15.98% and Jammu division 34.77%. Overall, 26.11% of voters have cast their votes up to 11 am.
Polling is being held from 7 am to 2 pm.
Out of the total 280 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir (14 in each of the 20 districts), 31 are going to polls in the sixth phase – 14 in Kashmir and 17 in Jammu division.