The Udhampur area had a good voter turnout of over 65 percent by 5 pm during the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to reports, different areas within Udhampur had varying turnout percentages. The voting began at 7 am despite heavy rain in some parts. The main competition is between BJP’s Jatinder Singh and INC’s Lal Singh. This phase covers 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories.
While giving constituency wise details, officials Bani reported 60.65% turnout, Banihal-56.62%,, Basohli-63.57%, Bhaderwah-60.85%, Bilawar-64.51%, Chenani-66.33%, Doda-65.78%, Doda West-66.62%, Hiranagar-68.06%, Inderwal-66.90%, Jasrota-68.65%, Kathua (SC)-70.80%, Kishtwar-62.51%, Padder-nagseni-60.81%, Ramban-64.76%, Ramnagar (sc)-64.79%, Udhampur East-69.96% and Udhampur West-67.33%