Handwara Assistant Returning Officer Zeeshan Ahmad Khan announced that voting has commenced and emphasized that proper arrangements are in place for the public. He urged voters to come out and cast their votes.

As voting for the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections begins, Mallikarjun Kharge called on citizens in the 40 Assembly seats to exercise their democratic rights in large numbers. He emphasized that this is a crucial opportunity to hold accountable those who took statehood away from the people. Kharge highlighted the power of a single vote to transform lives, improve employment prospects for youth, combat corruption, protect land rights, and promote progress. He welcomed first-time voters, asserting that their participation will shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir, and urged everyone to join the voting queue.

Independent candidate Kaleemullah Lone from the Langate seat highlighted the necessity of addressing various issues as he cast his vote at a polling center in Ananwan Langate, Kupwara. He emphasized, "This election is the need of the hour."

BJP candidate Sham Lal Sharma from the Jammu North constituency cast his vote at a polling booth located in Purkhoo Government School, Jammu.

Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad cast his vote at a polling station for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need for a visionary government in Jammu and Kashmir capable of making strong decisions to ensure security, peace, and stability. In a tweet, he encouraged voters participating in the final phase of elections to leverage their voting power to establish a government that combats terrorism, separatism, nepotism, and corruption while protecting the rights of all citizens. He called for a historic vote aimed at promoting tourism, education, employment, and overall development in the region.

जम्मू-कश्मीर को एक ऐसी सरकार की जरूरत है, जो विजनरी भी हो और यहाँ की सुरक्षा, शांति व स्थिरता के लिए मजबूत निर्णय भी ले सके। आज यहाँ अंतिम चरण में मतदान करने वाली जनता अपनी वोट की शक्ति से एक ऐसी सरकार बनाएँ, जो जम्मू-कश्मीर को आतंकवाद, अलगाववाद, परिवारवाद और भ्रष्टाचार से दूर…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 1, 2024

Voting for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections has commenced. Eligible voters in 40 constituencies across seven districts of the Union Territory are participating today. Of these constituencies, 24 are located in the Jammu division, while 16 are in Kashmir.

In Jammu and Kashmir, mock polling is currently taking place at polling booth No. 79 in the Jammu North constituency. Candidates for this seat include Ajay Kumar Sadhotra from the JKNC, Darshan Kumar Magotra from PDP, and Sham Lal Sharma from the BJP.