Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as it recorded a 59% voter turnout in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Election. New Delhi: History was created in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as it recorded a 59% voter turnout, the highest ever in the history of the constituency. Former terrorists, their families, and members of Jamaat-e-Islami cast their votes for peace and a better future.
Active terrorist Umar's brother, Rauf Ahmed, showed great courage and love for democracy by voting from Ussu village, once a stronghold of separatists. In the last five elections, no more than 2-3% voting has taken place in this area, but today a huge turnout was recorded. Appealing to his brother, Rauf urged him to end violence and return to the path of peace and progress.
Not only Rauf and his family, but former terrorist Javed Ahmed Bhat and the former general secretary of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami organization also voted with hopes for a better and more beautiful future. Rauf Ahmed also appealed to his brother to come back home and renounce violence. Highlighting the positive change in the Pattan region, once notorious for unrest, Rauf stressed the importance of participating in the democratic process to shape a better future for all.
In an exclusive interview with Zee News, Rauf said, "I voted on my own, was at the polling booth at 7 am. I came with my mother and brothers, and we all cast our votes. Today, people are voting in large numbers.
Voting is the only way to get our rights. He add.