Bandipora readies for 3rd Phase of
Assembly Elections
2.59 lakh voters set to exercise
their voting right on 1st October across three constituencies
BANDIPORA,
SEPTEMBER 27: District Bandipora is all set to go for polls on October 1,
during the third and final phase of General Elections to the Legislative
Assembly, with over 2.59 lakh voters eligible to exercise their right to
franchise across the district.
The district
comprises three Assembly Constituencies namely Sonawari, Bandipore and Gurez,
with a total of 2,59,893 voters including 1,32,679 male 1,27,208 female and 6
third gender voters.
To facilitate the
voters, Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 312 polling
stations, 46 as urban polling stations and 266 rural polling stations for
smooth and hassle free electoral participation in the district.
Among all the three
Assembly Constituencies of the district, 14-Sonawari Assembly Constituency has
highest number of 1,21,276 registered voters, comprising 61,473 males, 59,799
females, and 4 transgender voters. A total of 137 polling stations are spread
across this constituency with 23 urban and 114 rural, ensuring that every
registered voter has opportunity to participate in democratic process
15-Bandipore AC
comes next with a voter population of 1,16,326, among which 59,483 are male,
56,841 female and 2 third gender voters. To facilitate the voters, 144 polling
stations have been established in the constituency; 23 as urban polling
stations and 121 rural polling stations.
16-Gurez Assembly
Constituency comes last with 22,291 registered voters; 11,723 male and 10,568
female. To ensure smooth electoral process, 31 rural polling stations have been
established across the constituency.
The District
Administration has completed all necessary preparations to ensure a fair and
transparent election. Adequate measures have been taken to ensure
accessibility, security and smooth operations at all polling stations across
all constituencies.
As per the
guidelines of the ECI, every polling station is equipped with required
infrastructure and has taken measures to guarantee the safety and accessibility
of voters, especially women, elderly voters, and persons with disabilities, to
facilitate a hassle-free voting experience. Additionally, 12 model polling
stations have been established across the district; one pink polling station,
one green polling station, one blue polling station, and one red polling station
in each AC.
Currently, a number
of voter awareness programmes are underway in various parts of the district to
generate interest among the electorate regarding importance of exercising their
franchise and to maximize the voter turnout.
The voting will
take place from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm in the district.