Amid sub-zero temperature, voting begins for Budgam bypoll

Budgam : Amid sub-zero temperatures, voting begins for the much-anticipated Budgam by-election that will decide the fate of 17 candidates.

According to details available with news agency voters have formed long queues outside several polling stations across the constituency with first-time voters also waiting to exercise their right to franchise.

Several first-time voters said they believe their vote can bring the much-needed change and usher in real leadership and progress.

“We shouldn’t miss our vote—it holds massive power to fulfil our basic needs,” said a young voter at a polling station.

Polling began at 7:00 am and will continue till 6:00 pm under tight security arrangements across all polling stations—(KNO)