Voting for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections commenced on November 28. 43 constituencies are going to polls today - 25 in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu. Preparations are in full swing at Government College for Women polling station in Jammu. J&K District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat by-elections are scheduled to conduct from today in eight phases. Elections will conclude on December 19 and counting of votes will take place on December 22.