Special Report: Nagrota Bypoll Sees High Turnout Amid Demands for Roads, Water

This special report from RD INDIA TODAY covers the assembly by-election in Jammu's Nagrotha constituency, necessitated by the demise of sitting MLA Devender Singh Rana in October 2024. The main contest features 10 candidates, with a notable battle between BJP's Devyani Rana and National Conference's Shamim Begum. With over 97,000 eligible voters, polling has seen significant enthusiasm, particularly from women. Residents are primarily concerned with local development issues, including the poor condition of roads, and inadequate water and electricity supply, which they hope the new representative will address. A resident, Sonia Sharma, highlighted the neglect, stating, 'All the politicians come, but there is no work.'