In Jammu and Kashmir, the stage has been set for the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency, going to polls in the first phase of General Elections to be held on April 19. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that 2637 polling stations have been set up across the Constituency and the fate of 12 candidates will be decided by over 16.23 lakh voters. The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency consists of 18 Assembly Segments spanning five districts including Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Udhampur and Kathua. Encompassing an expansive area of 16,707 square kilometres, the Constituency boasts a diverse electorate comprising a total of 16, 23,195 eligible voters including 8,45,283 male, 7,77,899 female and 13 third gender voters, reflecting the inclusivity of the democratic process.
In Kishtwar district, with three Assembly Segments namely Inderwal, Kishtwar and Padder Nagseni, a total of 1, 75, 897 electors, including 90,256 male and 85,641 female, are poised to exercise their right to franchise. Doda district, also with three Assembly Segments namely Bhaderwah, Doda and Doda West, contributes 3,05,093 voters to the electoral roll comprising 1,57,375 male, 1,47,711 female and 7 third-gender electors. The Ramban district, encompassing two Assembly Segments namely Ramban and Banihal, has 2,19,124 registered electors, including 1,13,814 male and 1,05,310 female electors. The Udhampur District, comprising four Assembly Segments namely Udhampur West, Udhampur East, Chenani and Ramnagar, boasts 4,19,854 electors which included 2,19,890 male and 1,99,964 female electors.
