J&K witnesses highest voter turnout in last 25 years

December 20, 2014 18:35

According to the Election Commission, the estimated total turnout in Jammu & Kashmir stands at 65 per cent, four per cent more than the last assembly poll turnout.

The EC has added that this is the highest turnout in last 25 years in J&K and has termed it historic and unprecedented.

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls saw the final phase of polling end on Saturday.

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