Simari, India’s first polling booth village, illuminated with full electrification

Kupwara, April 15, 2025 – In the heart of north Kashmir’s Karnah Valley, where the Line of Control carves a stark divide, lies Simari—a village of quiet resilience and historic significance. Known as India’s first polling booth, Simari has long symbolized the nation’s democratic spirit. Now, for the first time since Independence, every home in […]