Anantnag, Sep 18 (KNO): In the seven assembly segments of Anantnag district, the workers of two coalition partners – National Conference and Congress – were caught in a fix with regard to casting their ballots in favour of the alliance candidates.
The people in seven constituencies told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the workers from the alliance groups did not turn up in large numbers like in previous elections.
"Soon after the seat sharing was announced, many of the workers extended their support to independent candidates while many others did not turn up today to cast their ballots,” locals in Anantnag (West) said.
In constituencies where Congress candidates were nominated, NC workers expressed their dissatisfaction, and a similar sentiment was echoed in areas where NC candidates were fielded.
“There are many loyal voters in our constituency who have always participated, but this time, the joint candidate has pushed them aside,” said Mohammad Ramzan, a resident of the Kokernag (ST) constituency.
He added that an independent candidate, who did not receive a mandate from the party, has garnered significant support from party workers.
“This division of votes is a result of the workers being caught in a difficult position,” he said—(KNO)