PM Modi Praises High Voter Turnout in Baramulla During Fifth Phase of Lok Sabha Elections
Baramulla, which voted on Monday in the fifth round of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, saw a voter turnout of 55.79 percent, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the high turnout, calling it a “great trend” and commending the commitment to democratic values shown by the people of Baramulla.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the turnout as evidence of the people’s unwavering faith in democracy. The Lieutenant Governor stated, “High voter turnout, over 58% in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, is very encouraging and shows the people’s determination and unwavering faith in democracy.”
This turnout is the highest recorded in Baramulla in the past eight Lok Sabha elections over 35 years. The constituency saw a voter turnout of 5.48 percent in 1989, 46.65 percent in 1996, 41.94 percent in 1998, 27.79 percent in 1999, 35.65 percent in 2004, 41.84 percent in 2009, 39.14 percent in 2014, and 34.6 percent in 2019.
The high turnout is significant as it is the first general election in the valley since the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Prime Minister Modi reacted to the high turnout by tweeting, “Compliments to my sisters and brothers of Baramulla for their unbreakable commitment to democratic values. Such active participation is a great trend.”
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with counting and results to be declared on June 4.
