In an affidavit submitted to the apex court, the poll panel asserted that the release of voter turnout information derived from Form 17C (votes cast in each polling station) could lead to voter confusion, as it would encompass counts from postal ballots as well.
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The Association for Democratic Reforms had sought a direction by the SC to the Commission to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website.
The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that revealing polling station-wise voter turnout data could disrupt the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The EC dismissed claims of inflated turnout data, citing that indiscriminate disclosure isn't legally mandated and could lead to mischief and erode trust in the electoral process.