Manipur records the highest voter turnout of 81.16% in the Phase 2 repolling for the Lok Sabha constituency. Despite ongoing ethnic conflicts, Manipur's voter participation exceeds national averages.
The Election Commission’s extraordinary measure to allow electors to cast their votes by holding a re-poll on Monday at Indiganatta polling station, following violence during Friday’s polling, has paid off as many voters turned up at the booth since morning and exercised their franchise. By 5pm, 71 individuals had exercised their franchise out of 528 voters allotted to the polling booth which is set up at the government primary school in Indiganatta. 13.7% voting was recorded in this booth. Out of 71 voters who voted, 39 were women and 32 were men.
Hike in private bus fares may affect voter turnout in North Karnataka during Lok Sabha elections. Private bus operators raise fares for May 3 and May 4, causing concern among voters traveling from distant cities. Low occupancy expected due to summer holidays coinciding with elections. Calls for government intervention to regulate fares and support electoral process.
Lok Sabha Elections News: A special tram has been flagged off in Kolkata to spread awareness about the voting process, aiming to increase voter turnout in the upcoming elections. The tram will ply between Esplanade and Shyambazar from May 1, offering free rides to educate passengers on voting procedures and special features for disabled and senior citizens. Various programs and displays on EVM, VVPAT, and voting infrastructure will be featured on the tram, along with initiatives to engage different voter demographics. The initiative also includes a blood donation camp and emphasizes the importance of voter safety. Citizens are encouraged to step out and vote for a better future.
Guwahati: As campaigning for the third phase of elections barely a week away reaches its crescendo, Union home minister Amit Shah is set to hold a 2km.