New Delhi: History was created within the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency because it recorded a 59% voter turnout, the very best ever within the historical past of the constituency. Former terrorists, their households, and members of Jamaat-e-Islami solid their votes for peace and a greater future.
Active terrorist Umar’s brother, Rauf Ahmed, confirmed nice braveness and love for democracy by voting from Ussu village, as soon as a stronghold of separatists. In the final 5 elections, not more than 2-3% voting has taken place on this space, however in the present day a big turnout was recorded.
Appealing to his brother, Rauf urged him to finish violence and return to the trail of peace and progress. Not solely Rauf and his household, however former terrorist Javed Ahmed Bhat and the previous normal secretary of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami group additionally voted with hopes for a greater and extra lovely future.
Rauf Ahmed additionally appealed to his brother to return again dwelling and resign violence. Highlighting the optimistic change within the Pattan area, as soon as infamous for unrest, Rauf careworn the significance of taking part within the democratic course of to form a greater future for all.
In an unique interview with Zee News, Rauf mentioned, (*5*)My brother has been an energetic Lashkar terrorist for the final six years. I attraction to him to return dwelling. Our mom is sick and retains crying for Umar. My brother didn’t even name on the time of my father’s dying. I attraction to him to return dwelling.”
Taking ahead the story of change, former terrorist turned BJP employee Javed Ahmad Bhat shared his journey from a tough previous to a hopeful future. Casting his vote for the event of Jammu and Kashmir, Javed credited the initiatives of the central authorities after 2019 for the optimistic change within the area.
Javed mentioned, “I voted for the development of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir was not good, but after 2019 when the central government took control of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, the situation has started improving in every aspect.” He mentioned that his previous as a terrorist is a nightmare, and after realizing his mistake, he left that insanity and joined the mainstream BJP.
Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami, as soon as thought of the mother or father group of Hizbul-Mujahideen, banned underneath UAPA on account of its anti-India ideology, has now modified its stance and needs to take part within the elections when the ban is lifted. Today, former normal secretary of Jamaat Ghulam Qadir Lone additionally solid his vote in Sopore city with the hope that they may take part within the electoral course of as soon as the ban is lifted.
Lone mentioned, “We have been voting since 1969, but when the Muslim Mutahida Mahaz was formed, elections were rigged, and we lost faith in voting. But now it seems that the Indian government has understood that the situation in Kashmir has worsened due to the rigging of elections and it seems that this will not happen in the future. If the ban is lifted, not only I but the entire party will participate in the elections,” he mentioned.
The Baramulla Lok Sabha seat created historical past with 59 per cent polling recorded. It’s the very best polling proportion within the historical past of the Baramulla parliamentary constituency. Chief Electoral Officer P.Okay. Pole mentioned this in a press convention.
He mentioned, “We have achieved this without any report of violence on the polling day. The people of Baramulla have created history today by registering the highest-ever polling percentage for a parliamentary seat, and the election day was free of violence,” the CEO mentioned.
It was like a festive day in Baramulla in the present day as big crowds of voters from varied backgrounds had been seen at each polling station, united of their quest for progress and stability. Youth, males, and girls voters gathered at polling stations, echoing aspirations for improvement, employment, and peace.
Shamim Ahmad, a voter who got here to solid his vote at Shadipora polling station mentioned, “We have voted for a better future and development. We believe that the vote is the power of a common man, and it can bring change at the grassroots level. We also want change, a better voice in Parliament that can help us in getting a better life.”
While the electoral course of from Kupwara to Budgam moved forward with vigour and objective, the Baramulla parliamentary constituency elections mirrored the enduring spirit of democracy throughout the Kashmir Valley. With a report voter turnout within the current elections and excessive expectations of higher participation within the upcoming phases, the area has set a brand new chapter of progress and prosperity.
The big turnout in north Kashmir proved to be a big milestone within the democratic journey, with safety measures in place to make sure a easy and incident-free polling course of. An thrilling electoral contest is being witnessed among the many key candidates. The Baramulla constituency is witnessing a triangular contest between former chief minister Omar Abdullah former minister Sajad Gani Lone and former MLA Engineer Rashid, who’s contesting from Tihar jail. Both Omar and Sajad hailed the heavy voter turnout, expressing hope of a landslide victory.
Omar Abdullah mentioned that it’s a good factor that the youth are popping out of their houses to vote for his or her representatives. I’ve visited many polling stations thus far; experiences are good from different locations as properly, heavy voting is happening, it is a good factor, and votes are being solid for NC. People are voting in giant numbers; it is a good factor for a politician. He mentioned that I’m blissful that many district presidents and senior members of Jamaat Islamia solid their votes after a very long time. Omar Abdullah mentioned that I request the Election Commission to raise the ban on Jamaat Islamia in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can take part within the upcoming meeting elections.
Sajjad Gani Lone mentioned, “We have done our work, told people why we are contesting the elections, and now it is the turn of the people to decide their representatives, but I am confident that we will win.”
The fifth section of polling lined 4 districts of Kashmir Valley, together with Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, and components of Budgam, together with areas alongside the Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla districts.
Amid a bustling electoral state of affairs, 22 candidates had been vying for victory, with an exciting contest between former chief minister Omar Abdullah of the National Conference and People’s Conference president Sajjad Gani Lone and Engineer Rashid of the Awami Ittehad Party. Engineer Rashid’s presence regardless of being in jail gave a triangular dimension to the election battle, additional growing the political warmth.
