In a remarkable display of empowerment, 88-year-old Sheelo Devi stepped out to cast her vote in AC-57 Reasi for the second phase of elections. After voting, she joyfully took a selfie, inspiring others in Reasi to participate in the democratic process. The community is coming together, showing their commitment to voting.

In Ganderbal, residents are forming long queues at a polling station in the Kangan Assembly constituency as they head out to cast their votes in the second phase of the Assembly elections today.

Waseem Shalla, contesting as an Independent candidate from the Khanyar seat, urged residents to vote for change, stressing the importance of today’s polling. He warned, "If they don’t vote, they will have to sit at home." A former general secretary of the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee, Shalla resigned after the Congress-NC alliance was announced, explaining that his supporters encouraged him to run independently.

Voter Gulam Hasan Safi shared his thoughts after casting his ballot, stating, "I have voted for the resolution of several issues we face here." He expressed satisfaction that elections are being held after a decade, noting, "This should have happened earlier, but it’s good that it is happening now." Additionally, he mentioned his commitment to the environment, having planted saplings at the polling station.

In Lati Mohalla, Srinagar, female voters are showing remarkable enthusiasm as they queue up to cast their ballots. The lively atmosphere reflects their eagerness to participate in the electoral process, highlighting the crucial role women play in shaping the future of their community.

Amit Shah urged all voters participating in the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir to cast their votes in large numbers to help build a terrorism-free and developed region. He emphasized the importance of voting for a government committed to ensuring a bright future for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as protecting the rights of the marginalized and women. Shah encouraged citizens to vote today to strengthen democracy and liberate Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism, dynastic politics, and corruption.

After casting his vote at a polling booth in Rajouri, J&K BJP president and Nowshera Assembly candidate Ravinder Raina expressed his belief that "people are coming out in large numbers to participate in the second phase of voting." He confidently stated that he expects the BJP to emerge victorious in Jammu and Kashmir.

In Katra's Shri Mata Vaishno Devi assembly constituency, people are queuing at polling stations to cast their votes in the second phase of the Assembly elections today. Eligible voters across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory are participating in the electoral process.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on the second phase of voting for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, urging all voters to participate and play a vital role in strengthening democracy. He also extended his congratulations to all the young voters casting their ballots for the first time.

To enhance voter participation in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, the Election Commission has established 157 special polling stations. This includes 26 'pink polling stations' led by women, 26 stations managed by people with disabilities, 26 youth-run polling stations, 31 border polling stations, 26 green polling stations, and 22 unique polling stations.

As voting for the second phase of the J&K Assembly elections commences, people are lining up to cast their ballots. Today's voting takes place across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory. Visuals capture the scene at the Government Middle School in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi assembly constituency of Katra.

As phase 2 polling is about to begin, mock polling is currently underway at a polling booth in the Ganderbal Assembly constituency.