“Diwali Is On November 1, But We Are Celebrating It Today,” Jammu’s Valmiki Community Jubilant After Getting To Vote For First Time In Assembly Polls | NewsX Exclusive
01 Oct 2024 20:28 PM IST
In a historic moment for the Jammu region, the Valmiki community, West Pakistani refugees, and Gorkhas participated in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections for the first time in history. Previously denied voting rights, these communities, representing over 1.5 lakh people, are now able to elect MLAs across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts.