Baramulla Election 2024 phase 5 LIVE Voting News: The Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency in North Kashmir is set to vote in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which begin today, May 20. Security arrangements have been beefed up in the region to ensure smooth polling. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm, with a possible extension if there are still voters in line. The contest features 22 candidates, including prominent figures like National Conferences Omar Abdullah, Peoples Conferences Sajad Lone, and Awami Ittehad Party chief Abdul Rashid Sheikh who is currently in Tihar Jail. Baramulla has traditionally been dominated by the National Conference. In 2019, NCs Mohammad Akbar Lone defeated PCs Raja Aijaz Ali, while in 2014 PDPs Muzaffar Hussain Beg of Jammu and Kashmirs Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won against candidate Sharifuddin Shariq by 29,000 votes. An estimated 17.32 lakh voters, including 8.62 lakh women, 34 third-gender individuals, 17,128 disabled persons, and 527 centenarians, will cast votes across 2,103 polling stations staffed by over 8,000 personnel. Interestingly, 18 booths will be managed by women, 17 by disabled persons, and 18 by youth. Baramulla Lok Sabha Election LIVE News: - As of 3 pm, the voter turnout in the Baramulla constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha election stood at 44.90 per cent. - Sajad Lone, the JKPC chairman and Baramulla parliamentary candidate, arrived at a polling booth in Handwara to cast his vote, says "i am very confident...." WATCH | J&K | Sajad Lone, JKPC chairman and candidate from Baramulla parliamentary constituency arrives to cast his vote at a polling booth in Handwara pic.twitter.com/r6idUr1YhD — ANI (ANI) May 20, 2024 - Up to 11:00 am, the Baramulla constituency has recorded a 18.86 of voting percentage across all its polling stations. The overall voter turnout in J&K has reached 21.37 per cent. - A resident of Sopore in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, says, "In the past, voting was boycotted, but this time, theres a significant turnout. The reason is justice and development." Jammu and Kashmir: A local from Sopore in Baramulla says, Previously, the voting was boycotted, but this time, a lot of voters have turned up. The reason is justice and development pic.twitter.com/DPwflX0agD — IANS (ians_india) May 20, 2024 - "Were receiving positive updates from Baramulla, Bandipore, and more.People are casting their votes in large numbers," stated Omar Abdullah, the JKNC vice president and candidate for the North Kashmir Baramulla parliamentary seat. - Till 9 am, the voter turnout in the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency stands at 7.63 per cent -  Baramulla J&K  Election phase 5 Live Voting News:Long queues of voters are seen at a polling booth in Ichgam, Budgam, as they wait for their turn to cast their ballots. WATCH | J&K: Long queues of voters at a polling booth in Ichgam, Budgam as they await their turn to cast their vote. Voting is being held for Baramulla Parliamentary constituency today. The constituency sees a contest among NCs Omar Abdullah, PDPs Mir Mohammad Fayaz and… pic.twitter.com/uUltMfPTok — ANI (ANI) May 20, 2024 - Abdul Rashid Sheikhs father, mother, brother, and sons cast their votes in Handwara. After voting, his brother remarked, "I have always cast my vote, but todays election feels different due to Engineer Rashids absence. We felt a greater responsibility this time. We remain hopeful for his release soon." VIDEO | Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Heres what brother of 2-time MLA Engineer Rashid, Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh said after casting his vote in Handwara, J&K."I have been casting my votes every time. Todays election is different because of Engineer Rashids absence. We had more… pic.twitter.com/zHY5HpRPDY — Press Trust of India (PTI_News) May 20, 2024 - JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed his hope that people will exercise their right to vote, stating, "The biggest power in a democracy is the peoples voice, peoples votes." He urged the residents of Baramulla to come out and cast their ballots. Abdullah also criticised claims of increased tourism and normalcy, warning that such assertions endanger tourists lives. He stressed that if adequate protection cannot be ensured for tourists, making such claims should be avoided. - Woman voters show their inked fingers at Pink polling booth in Jammu And Kashmirs Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency Women voters at Pink polling booth in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Jammu And Kashmir .LokSabhaElections2024 Iran Kashmir pic.twitter.com/OweljGR3CS — Kashmir Ahead कश्मीर کشمیر (KashmirAhead) May 20, 2024 - On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged voters to turn out in record numbers for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. He made a special appeal to women and young voters to actively participate in this festival of democracy. - Baramulla J&K  Election phase 5 Live Voting News:Over 500 centenarians are among the 17.37 Lakh voters eligible to cast their ballots in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency. Political observers anticipate a high turnout, driven by the large crowds that have attended election rallies and roadshows. - Baramulla J&K  Election phase 5 Live Voting News:Voters line up outside a polling booth in Nowgam. Key candidates from this constituency include Omar Abdullah, the vice president of JKNC, and Sajjad Gani Lone, the chairman of JKPC.  - Baramulla J&K  Election phase 5 Live Voting News: Preparations are underway at a special polling station established for Kashmiri migrants in Jagti, within the Baramulla constituency. WATCH | J&K: Preparations going on at a special polling station set up for Kashmiri migrants in Jagti, Baramulla constituency. LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/qV5OqAo7iL — ANI (ANI) May 20, 2024 - Voting has commenced for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Election in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency in North Kashmir at 7 am today. The polling will continue until 6 pm