–A photo feature By Farooq Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Ganai, Aayan Ali A female officer Naseema (40) guards a pink polling station at Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Handwara on May 20. Behind her, a large number of women eagerly await their turn to cast their votes, showcasing active female participation in the electoral process. Photo by Farooq Bhat Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its first assembly election in past ten years, starting from September 18, 2024. The Election Commission of India has announced that elections in the area – first time after abrogation of article 370 – will…