Huge turnout in JK message to world: Modi

Praising the record voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said Jammu and Kashmir people have given a befitting reply by choosing ballot over bullet which he called a victory for democracy irrespective of the outcome.
“Militants are frustrated because they are feeling that despite the use of guns and bombs and killing people, democracy is still alive in this state,” Modi said addressing rallies ahead of second phase of polls on December 2 in the five-stage elections.
The Prime Minister said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have shown that they are not going to be terrorised.
“A message has gone to the entire world about what is in the hearts of J&K people. You (people of J&K) have done a big work”.
“I want to congratulate the people– it is not just from Modi but from 125 crore people of India– every Indian is congratulating you– the entire country is proud of you”, Modi said .
“Those people were suppressing the power of ballots with bullets. For the first time, people of J&K have strengthened themselves. They have chosen the ballot and have given their reply to the bullets.
—PTI