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| Muslims of Jammu give befitting reply to NC, PDP, separatists | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 8: Long queues of voters in Muslim majority areas of Jammu city namely Gujjar Nagar, Talab Khatikan, Ustad Mohalla and Bhatindi were giving a befitting reply to those who have given a call to boycott civic body elections in J&K. Not only Muslims of Jammu have shown mirror to PDP and NC but they have also defied terror threats.
In a striking contrast to low voter turnout in South Kashmir where people succumbed to terror threats, the mood among the voters was upbeat across Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts which witnessed brisk polling for civic bodies on Monday.
Today's turnout in Muslim majority areas was a clear snub to separatists, who had given a boycott call in Kashmir. Heavy turnout was witnessed in Muslim-dominated localities like Gujjar Nagar, Talab Khatikan, Ustad Mohalla and Bhatindi here in State's winter capital. The polls are being held for the first time since 2005.
Rafiq, 53, who was assisted by his son to a polling station said, "I have come here for electing candidate of my choice. The vote must be cast. It should not be wasted."
At Circular Road polling station a first-time voter were effervescent after voting.
"For the first time I have cast my vote and I have done it for the development and prosperity of our area. I have contributed my bit," said a Muslim youth.
When asked to respond to boycott by two regional parties--National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP), the youth acerbically said, "They know better why they have boycotted but undoubtedly our choices were reduced by their decision. Had both the parties contested, we could have had more options." |
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