Kashmir elections

There was significant difference in voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir regions. 

Against a range of 64.21% to 72.71 % turnout in the Jammu region, Kashmir recorded 29.91% to 40.65%  turnout. 

One can see that, the elections have opened some democratic space in Kashmir - and the BJP has been seeking credit.  But much of this is due to  alliance parties. They chose participation over boycott, reviving and re-invigorating the political space.

- Rekha Chowdhary,    The Wire