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Around 10,000 Valmiki community members will vote for the first time, previously barred under Articles 370 and 35A.
First election under India's national flag and Constitution, ending the dual-flag practice of the past.
These elections are the first since the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
2024 marks the first state elections in J&K in 10 years.
The Election Commission has banned exit polls for these elections, ensuring no early projections.
90 seats in total—74 general, 9 for Scheduled Tribes, and 7 for Scheduled Castes.
Out of 87.09 lakh voters, 3.71 lakh are first-time participants in this historic election.