Jammu, Dec 19 (UNI) The eighth and last phase of DDC elections on Saturday recorded 40.91 per cent voter turnout across different constituencies spread over different districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 1300 hrs.

As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Pulwama has recorded voting percentage of 10.17 per cent, Baramulla 39.26 per cent, Kulgam 8.47 per cent, Shopian 6.42 per cent, Anantnag 7.58 per cent, Bandipora 49.07 per cent, Kupwara 53.61 per cent and Budgam 29.78 per cent till 0300 hrs.

Similarly, in Jammu division, Kishtwar has recorded voting percentage of 58.43 per cent, Udhampur 44.48 per cent, Jammu 58.48 per cent, Kathua 59.21 per cent, Ramban 63.48 per cent, Doda 61.08 per cent, Samba 64.56 per cent, Poonch 70.09 per cent, Rajouri 68.57 per cent and Reasi 67.23 per cent till 1300 hrs.

Moreover, it was informed that the Kashmir Division recorded an overall polling percentage of 25.90 per cent while Jammu Division recorded 56.40 per cent upto 1300 hrs.

In the 8th and last Phase of DDC elections, voting is being held in 28 DDC constituencies, 13 from Kashmir division and 15 from Jammu division, where 83 and 85 candidates are in fray respectively.

Moreover, 1703 polling stations have been setup in last phase of DDC Elections, 1028 in Kashmir division and 675 in Jammu division for smooth conduct of elections.

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