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India goes to the polls

December 09, 2014 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 09, 2014 11:15 pm

Kashmiri women stand in a queue to cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections Tuesday in Budgham, about 17 miles southwest of Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Elections are being held in five stages to allow government forces to better guard against any violence or anti-India protests. Results are due Dec. 23.

Kashmiri women stand in a queue to cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections Tuesday in Budgham, about 17 miles southwest of Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Elections are being held in five stages to allow government forces to better guard against any violence or anti-India protests. Results are due Dec. 23.

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