VOTER PERCENTAGE

XX chromosome factor: Women voters could rewrite India's polity

It will be a transformative moment in the social fabric of India, inspired by growing empowerment of women. Over the last decade, a range of government initiatives, both at national and state levels, have empowered women like never before. As a result, political parties can no longer take this cohort, accounting for half of the 970 mn electorate, for granted.

Safety, Inflation, Jobs: What issues brought Delhi's women voters to the ballot box on Saturday

Women in Delhi, from various backgrounds and age groups, turned out in large numbers to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, highlighting issues such as women's safety, inflation, and employment. This article delves into the perspectives and priorities of women voters across the city.

Bihar: 55.45 pc voter turnout at close of polling in eight Lok Sabha seats

Lok Sabha polls in Bihar's eight constituencies saw a 55.45% provisional voter turnout, slightly lower than 2019. Paschim Champaran had the highest turnout at 59.75%.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 voter turnout: 58.91% turnout recorded in phase 6 as of 7 pm

Phase 6 voter turnout: As of 7 PM, the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 58.91%, with West Bengal leading at 78.91% and Uttar Pradesh at the lowest with 43.95%. Voting started at 7 AM across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories and will continue until 6 PM. This phase covers eight seats in Bihar, 10 in Haryana, one in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with 889 candidates contesting.

EC releases Lok Sabha constituency-wise voter turnout data

ECI Voter Turnout Data: Electors are individuals listed on the electoral roll and are eligible to vote, whereas voters are those who physically participate in casting their votes during an election. Although the Election Commission (EC) has regularly provided turnout percentages, there have been requests to disclose the exact number of voters in each phase of the election.

'No legal mandate to disclose final voter turnout numbers': EC in affidavit to SC

The Election Commission (EC) has denied a request by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) to share final voter turnout data with anyone other than the candidate or their agents. The EC stated that the data is provisional and is not legal and that giving out final voter turnout numbers based on Form 17C would lead to confusion among voters. The EC accused ADR of trying to create entitlement by filing an application in the middle of an election period.

Apathy of urban electorate defining feature of Lok Sabha Polls

Home minister Amit Shah's constituency of Gandhinagar saw 59.8% polling, much less than 66.08% in 2019. The figure was 54.72% in Ahmedabad East against its 2019 percentage of 61.76. In Ahmedabad West, the trend was similar with 55.45% voting as against 60.8% in 2019. Cities of Jamnagar, Rajkot and Vadodara too showed downward trends. Agra's figure was 54.08%, against 59.12% in 2019.

Lok Sabha phase 5 voter turnout: EC shares updated numbers three days after voting; recorded at 62.2%

The Election Commission has released updated turnout figures for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, showing 62.2% in 49 constituencies. West Bengal had the highest turnout at 78.45%, followed by Odisha and Ladakh at 73.50% and 71.82% respectively. Bihar and Maharashtra had the least turnout at 56.76 and 56.89% respectively.

Alliance of local groups play spoilsport; Independent challenges BJP, Congress in Ladakh

While the BJP has fielded Tashi Gyalson, chief executive councilor-cum-chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Leh), from the seat after dropping sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Congress has nominated Tsering Namgyal as its candidate.

Voter turnout in phase 5 of 2024 Lok Sabha elections at 60.48%

The voting process, held under tight security, saw varying levels of voter turnout, with West Bengal recording the highest at 73% and Maharashtra the lowest at 48.88%. Overall, voter turnout was 57.41%. Eligible voters included over 8.95 crore individuals, with a notable presence of prominent political leaders contesting.

In absolute terms, 2.5 cr more voter turnout recorded so far; significant rise in women's participation: SBI report

According to an SBI report citing Election Commission data, approximately 2.5 crore more Indian voters have participated in the first four phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections compared to 2019. Despite a lower percentage turnout of 66.95% compared to 68.15% in 2019, the absolute number of voters has increased or remained stable in 90% of constituencies. Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra saw the highest voter increases, while Kerala and Manipur saw declines.

Telangana records 61.54 per cent voter turnout in LS polls, polling peaceful

​​The polling process in Telangana was peaceful, DGP Ravi Gupta said in a release. ​​Notably, polling in Naxal-affected areas concluded without any incident by 4 pm, he said. State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj said the response from voters was good.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: 81.71 percent voter turnout recorded in 4 seats in Assam

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Polling in all the three phases in Assam was peaceful with no repoll held in the first two phases and none announced so far for the third. Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 86.80 per cent, followed by Barpeta with 81.02 per cent, Kokrajhar with 80.44 per cent and Guwahati the lowest at 75.67 per cent.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Voter turnout stands at 64.5%; highest in Assam, lowest in UP

LS Poll Phase 3 Voters Turnout: The third phase of the Lok Sabha election covered 93 constituencies across 11 states, with 64.58% turnout. Notable contenders include Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Election Commission has enforced robust security measures for fair voting. Over 17.24 crore voters are facilitated by 18.5 lakh polling officials. This phase features 1,300 candidates, including 120 women.

"Raise voice over voting data discrepancies": Mallikarjun Kharge to India bloc leaders

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the leaders of the INDIA bloc about alleged discrepancies in voting data released by the Election Commission. Kharge urged leaders to speak out against these issues to protect democracy. He questioned the delay in releasing data and highlighted concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process. Kharge emphasised the importance of holding the Election Commission accountable and ensuring the independence of the electoral process.

Concerns on low voter turnout a 'myth'; absolute number of voters correct way to analyse: SBI Report

An economist at SBI, Soumya Kanti Ghosh, dismissed concerns about low voter turnout in the first two phases of the 2024 general elections, labeling them as a "myth." He suggested that analyzing the absolute number of votes cast provides a better measure of turnout. Ghosh noted a 0.4 percent increase in the absolute number of votes cast in the initial phases. While acknowledging a 3.1 percentage point deviation from the 2019 voting trend, Ghosh predicted a potential "J-shaped" growth in the remaining phases.

Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Some 40% of registered voters in the two-day poll said they would vote for Biden, a Democrat, if the election were held today, compared with 39% who picked former President Trump. That 1 point lead was down from a 4 point lead Biden had in a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted April 4-8.

LS polls: Phase 2 turnout reaches 66.7% mark; both phases see dip since 2019

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of approximately 66.7%, lower than the 2019 polls. Heat wave conditions affected voter turnout, with some areas extending polling hours. Special arrangements were made, including shade, water, medical kits, and fans. Over 15.88 crore voters were eligible to vote in this phase across 88 constituencies in 13 states. The Election Commission is yet to release the formal polling percentage.

Congress accuses CPI(M) of hijacking poll machinery to bring down polling percentage

Congress alleges CPI(M) caused voter harassment, EVM glitches in Kerala elections. Turnout dropped to 70.22% from 77.84% in 2019. UDF strong booths affected. Anti-incumbency sentiment present. Legal action planned.

Kerala Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting commences in 20 seats; 5.62% turnout in first hour

Kerala Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting in Kerala's 20 Lok Sabha seats started at 7 am with a 5.62% turnout after an hour. EVM malfunctions were promptly fixed. 2.77 crore voters will decide among 194 candidates from various political parties.

PM Modi urges people to vote amid low voter turnout in Phase 1: 'Next 25 years are crucial'

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Bihar records lowest voter turnout at 47.74%; Tripura sees highest turnout at 80.06% in first phase

Voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am today in 21 states and 102 constituencies. Assam had the highest turnout at 71.46%, followed by Manipur and Meghalaya at 68.81% and 73.69% respectively. Bihar had the lowest turnout at 47.74%, while Tripura had the highest at 80.06%. Voting is ongoing in states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

EC readies plan to increase voter turnout in 10 Lok Sabha seats in UP

The Election Commission has devised a Turnout Implementation Plan (TIP) to encourage voters in Uttar Pradesh. Efforts are being made to increase voter enrolment and participation in democracy. Voter awareness express vans have been flagged off to raise awareness in districts with low turnout.