Voting underway in second phase of DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir

The voting for the second phase of the District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir began at 7 am on Tuesday amid a severe cold wave and tight security arrangements, PTI reported.

“Initial reports suggest that only a few people have so far turned out at polling stations due to early morning winter chill,” an official said. He added that the pace of voting is expected to pick up as the day progresses and temperature rises.

The first phase of voting on November 28 recorded saw a total voter turnout of 51.76%. This was the first district council elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of special status granted to the erstwhile state under Article 370.