Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, noted on Tuesday that the decision by the Narendra Modi government to revoke Article 370 is yielding positive outcomes in the polling percentages observed in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating an increased trust in democracy among the people.
His comments followed the recent polling in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, where approximately 38 per cent voter turnout was recorded during the 4th phase of the general elections. This is a significant rise compared to the voter turnout in previous elections, such as 14.43 per cent in 2019, 25.86 per cent in 2014, 25.55 per cent in 2009, and 18.57 per cent in 2004.
Shah emphasized that the decision to revoke Article 370 has bolstered democracy’s foundations in Jammu and Kashmir, as evidenced by the increased participation in elections. He highlighted that this surge in voter turnout serves as a strong response from the people of Jammu and Kashmir to those opposing the abrogation of Article 370 and advocating for its restoration.
