Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the PDP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Srinagar, claims that violence in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced significantly over the last five years. He endorses the Centre’s claim of normality and restoration, urging people to come out and vote. Para emphasizes transparency and upholding democratic processes, expressing happiness over the enthusiasm of first-time voters. However, he notes some obstacles in the process and alleges attempts to derail it. Polling is currently ongoing for the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, marking the return of elections since the abrogation of Article 370.