Srinagar, Nov 11: Both Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded a steady rise in voter participation by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, with updated official figures showing Nagrota crossing 72% and Budgam nearing the 50% mark in the ongoing bypolls.
Nagrota Assembly Constituency (AC-77) registered an approximate voter turnout of 72.74% by 5 p.m., reflecting an active response from the electorate in the early hours of polling.
In Budgam Assembly Constituency (AC-27), the turnout stood at 48.53% around the same time, with officials expecting the numbers to rise as the day progresses.
The voters continued to arrive at booths in steady numbers, with security forces ensuring smooth and peaceful voting across both constituencies.
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