Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley’s electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.
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