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Attempt to disrupt polls in J&K a `failure': Advani

New Delhi Sept. 15. Terming Pakistan's bid to disrupt the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir a ``failure'', the Deputy Prime Minister, L. K. Advani, today asserted that there would be free and fair polling in the State as people were participating in the process with ``enthusiasm'' in their quest for an end to terrorism.

``Despite stepped up terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan's attempt to disrupt polls, people are taking part with great enthusiasm as they feel violence should stop and for this impartial election is needed'', he told reporters here. ``They think increasing participation in the poll process would play a significant role in stamping out terrorism.''

Even the assassination of Mushtaq Ahmed Lone has failed to create any adverse impact on the election process as intended by Pakistan, Mr. Advani said. — PTI

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