Kashmiris to decide Omar Abdullah's fate today

December 09, 2014 08:34

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and three of his cabinet colleagues are among 144 candidates whose fate will be decided today in the third phase of polling in 16 seats spread across Budgam, Pulwama and Baramulla districts.

Security arrangements in all the three districts have been strengthened in the wake of Friday's violence, where 13 people including security personnel and civilians were killed in four separate terror attacks in the Valley.

All eyes will be on Uri and Tral constituencies, which were hit by violence ahead of the polls. The first two phases of elections in the state saw a record turnout of over 70 per cent, with voters ignoring boycott calls by separatists and militant outfits.

The stakes are high for Peoples Democratic Party as it holds 9 of the 16 Assembly constituencies which have an electorate of 13.69 lakh voters, including 6.51 lakh women. The NC holds only four seats

A total of 144 candidates are in the fray including the Chief Minister, three of his cabinet colleagues and 10 other sitting MLAs. 1,781 polling stations have been set up in the area.

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