98.3% polling recorded in first-ever BDC polls in J- K
The maiden Block Development Council (BDC) election in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 98.3 per cent turnout on Thursday, with Congress, NC and PDP boycotting the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state’s special status.Srinagar in the Kashmir division, which has seen curbs since the Centre’s decision to scrap special status on August 5, recorded a 100 per cent turnout.”98.3 per cent polling was recorded in J-K”, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said.The polls to elect chairpersons of BDCs were held in 310 blocks in the state and…
Read More