Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: In the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Baramulla parliamentary constituency witnessed a surge in voter turnout, reaching 54.21 percent by 5 pm on Monday. This marked a significant rise compared to the earlier updates, indicating growing voter engagement as the polling day progressed.
Among the assembly segments within Baramulla, Handwara recorded the highest turnout at 66.76 percent, followed by Karnah at 56.65 percent and Langate at 60.08 percent. Notably, Sopore, which had one of the lowest turnouts in the early updates, showed a notable increase to 40.10 percent by 5 pm.
Similarly, Ladakh saw a notable increase in voter participation, with an overall turnout of 67.15 percent by 5 pm. Kargil reported the highest turnout at 71.45 percent, followed closely by Leh at 62.50 percent.
Compared with the earlier updates, the surge in Baramulla's turnout was remarkable. From 34.79 percent at 1 pm, it rose to 44.90 percent by 3 pm, further increasing to 54.21 percent by 5 pm. In Ladakh, the turnout also witnessed a significant rise from 52.02 percent at 1 pm to 67.15 percent by 5 pm.
In the 2019 elections, Baramulla had recorded a total voter turnout of 34.6 percent, while Ladakh saw a much higher turnout at 71.05 percent.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: At 3 PM, J&K's Baramulla Records 44.90% Voter Turnout, Ladakh at 61.26%
As of 3 pm in Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla and Ladakh's solitary parliamentary constituency reported significant voter turnouts of 44.90 percent and 61.26 percent respectively. These figures indicate a notable increase from the earlier updates, reflecting a surge in voter participation as the day progresses.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, Handwara recorded the highest turnout at 53.06 percent. Langate followed with 50.97 percent, and Uri saw a turnout of 50.20 percent. Karnah reported 48.17 percent, Rafiabad 47.48 percent, and Trehgam 47.17 percent. Lolab registered 46.97 percent, Bandipora 46.86 percent, and Sonawari 46.55 percent. Beerwah had a turnout of 46.00 percent, with Kupwara at 45.17 percent and Gulmarg at 44.99 percent. Pattan reported 43.02 percent, Wagoora - Kreeri 40.45 percent, Budgam 40.71 percent, and Baramulla 39.44 percent. Gurez (ST) recorded a turnout of 35.02 percent, and Sopore had the lowest at 31.11 percent.
Comparatively, earlier updates showed Baramulla’s overall turnout was 34.79 percent by 1 pm and 21.37 percent by 11 am. In Ladakh, Kargil reported the highest turnout at 66.05 percent, with Leh at 56.10 percent. The overall turnout for Ladakh was 52.02 percent by 1 p.m. and 27.87 percent by 11 am.
In 2019, the total voter turnout for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat was 34.6 percent, while Ladakh had recorded 71.05 percent. The current turnout indicates a substantial increase for Baramulla, which has already surpassed its previous turnout with hours of voting still remaining.
As of the latest updates, Baramulla's turnout rose from 21.37 percent at 11 am to 44.90 percent at 3 pm, an increase of over 110 percent. Similarly, Ladakh's turnout increased from 27.87 percent at 11 am to 61.26 percent at 3 pm, marking a rise of approximately 120 percent.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: At 1 PM, Voter Turnout Surges in Baramulla to 34.79%; Ladakh Records 52.02%
Voter turnout for Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 soared to 34.79 percent in Baramulla and 52.02 percent in Ladakh by 1 pm on Monday, showing a significant increase in electoral participation as the day progressed.
In Baramulla, the highest turnout was recorded in Langate with 40.53 percent, followed closely by Uri at 38.47 percent and Handwara at 38.76 percent. Beerwah also showed strong voter participation with 38.00 percent, and Karnah reported a turnout of 37.61 percent. Rafiabad had a turnout of 37.58 percent, and Lolab saw 37.08 percent. Sonawari recorded 36.26 percent, with Trehgam at 35.78 percent and Bandipora at 35.77 percent.
Other notable turnouts in Baramulla included Gulmarg at 34.37 percent, Budgam at 33.72 percent, Kupwara at 33.53 percent, and Wagoora - Kreeri at 32.94 percent. Pattan reported 32.82 percent, while Baramulla town itself saw 31.68 percent. Gurez (ST) had a turnout of 30.36 percent, and Sopore remained the lowest at 19.44%.
In the Ladakh parliamentary constituency, Kargil recorded the highest turnout at 57.69 percent, with Leh at 45.90 percent.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Baramulla had an overall turnout of 34.6 percent, while Ladakh saw a significantly higher turnout of 71.05 percent. As the day continues, election officials anticipate that these numbers will rise further.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Over 21% Voting in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; 27.87% in Ladakh Till 11 AM
As Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 progressed, voter enthusiasm soared in both Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla seat and Ladakh's solitary parliamentary constituency, according to updates provided by election officials.
Leading the pack, at 11 am Langate witnessed an impressive turnout of 24.21 percent, closely followed by Handwara at 23.42 percent and Rafiabad at 23.88 percent. Bandipora showed significant engagement with a turnout of 23.18 percent, while Beerwah and Karnah followed closely with turnouts of 23.00 percent and 23.20 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Ladakh, voter participation zoomed to 27.87 percent, reflecting robust engagement in the high-altitude region. In the district-wise breakdown, Kargil recorded the highest turnout at 29.70 %, while Leh followed closely with a turnout of 25.90 %.
Further contributing to the democratic process, Budgam recorded a turnout of 21.69 percent, with Lolab and Trehgam not far behind at 22.93 percent and 22.85 percent, respectively. Sonawari and Uri reported turnouts of 21.29 percent and 22.89 percent, while Wagoora - Kreeri stood at 21.51 percent. Gulmarg and Gurez (ST) exhibited solid participation with turnouts of 20.04 percent and 19.63 percent, respectively. Pattan and Kupwara reported turnouts of 20.20 percent and 20.40 percent, respectively.
Notably, the turnout in Baramulla itself was recorded at 18.86 percent, reflecting varying levels of engagement across different segments within the constituency. However, Sopore reported a lower turnout at 11.75 percent.
In contrast, during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Baramulla recorded an overall turnout of 34.6 percent, while Ladakh exhibited a significantly higher participation rate at 71.05 percent.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: At 9 AM, 7.63 Percent Voting in Baramulla, 10.51 Percent in Ladakh
Early voter turnout for Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 saw 7.63% in Baramulla and 10.51% in Ladakh by 9 am on Monday, according to election officials.
In the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, the turnout varied significantly across different assembly segments.Trehgam recorded the highest turnout at 10.18%, closely followed by Langate at 10.05%. Beerwah saw a turnout of 9.99%, while Rafiabad reported 9.51%. Lolab had a turnout of 9.37%, and Wagoora - Kreeri recorded 8.73%. Budgam reported a turnout of 8.36%.
In Bandipora, the turnout was 7.80%, with Handwara at 7.79%. Sonawari saw a turnout of 7.35%, and Baramulla itself recorded 7.50%. Gurez (ST) had a turnout of 7.16%, while Kupwara reported 7.26%.
The lowest turnouts were in Uri at 6.82%, Gulmarg at 6.73%, and Karnah at 6.57%. Pattan recorded the lowest turnout at 6.43%. Notably, turnout data for Sopore was not available at the time of the update.
In the Ladakh parliamentary constituency, the early turnout reached 10.51%, indicating robust voter engagement in the high-altitude region.
