Guns give way to ballots in Kashmir — militant hotbeds Tral, Shopian & Pulwama see record voting
Turnout defied expectations at Shopian, Tral & Pulwama with 45%, 37.52% and 39.25% voting, respectively. Shopian & Pulwama had recorded 3% & 2.15% voter turnout in 2019. Key Points
ThePrintUnofficial reports put Iran election turnout around 40%
The contest was essentially among hardliners and low-key conservatives who proclaim loyalty to Islamic revolutionary ideals.. Unofficial reports on... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRajasthan logs 75.45% voter turnout , slightly higher than 2018 polls
Rajasthan recorded a voter turnout of 75.45% in the assembly elections, with higher turnout in rural areas and more female voters than male. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesApathy or out-of-sync voter lists responsible for low turnout in Bengaluru?
Experts and civic group activists attribute the low turnout (Bengaluru: 55%, as compared to 73.19% for entire Karnataka) to errors in voter rolls, like duplication, deletion, and mismatched entries, and voters being forced to go from one booth to another searching for their names in the electoral rolls. Key Points
The HinduKarnataka records all-time high voter turnout, 10 districts clock at above 80%
Karnataka's chief electoral officer Manoj Kumar Meena thanked all the voters for participating in the polls with a record turnout. “I specially compliment persons with disabilities and senior citizens who despite their difficulties took the pain on using their franchise,” he said in a media statement. Key Points
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Karnataka assembly polls sees voter turnout of 72.67 per cent
Karnataka recorded a voter turnout of 72.67 per cent in the Assembly elections, which is slightly above the previous polls in 2018. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan Times‘To break silence, reclaim what we lost, representation’ — Srinagar sees highest turnout since 1996
In first Lok Sabha election after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Srinagar constituency recorded 36% voter turnout Monday. In 2019, the figure was 14.43%. Key Points
ThePrintKarnataka Elections 2023: Nearly 21 pc vote in first four hours of polling
A voter turnout of 8.26 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of polling in Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday, according to Election Commission data. The highest percentage was in the coastal district of Udupi (13.28 per cent) and the lowest in Chamarajanagar district (5.75 per cent) till 9 am. Key Points
Economic TimesModi’s roadshows impress Bengaluru, but turnout still stuck at 56%
Average polling same as 2018 in 22 seats the roadshows covered; 2 of these see lowest turnout in state. Most of these constituencies are held by BJP as of now. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAlmost 10% voter turnout in Rajasthan by 9 am, says EC
Polling is being held in 199 assembly constituencies in the state. In Jaipur, Kotputli constituency had a voter turnout of 12.04 % till 9 am, highest in the district. Key Points
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How election managers could use state polls to fine-tune their skills ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha showdown
Commentators dub the upcoming series of elections comprising 679 assembly seats and representing 83 Lok Sabha constituencies as 'semi-finals' before the 2024 parliamentary polls. But it is also a dress rehearsal for the managers of the largest poll event in the world. Key Points
The Economic TimesKasba also faces dip in voter turnout
While the constituency saw some brisk polling in the first two hours of Sunday, it slowed down later and by 3 pm, only 30.05 per cent turnout had been registered. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMadhya Pradesh Election 2023 Winner List: All latest poll result updates and top highlights so far
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023 Full Winner List: The state recorded a high turnout rate of 76.22 percent in 2023, crossing the last election's voting numbers of 74.97 percent. Over 5.59 lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes in this election. Key Points
Economic TimesKamal Nath's son Nakul 'stopped' from entering Chhindwara polling booth. Watch
Madhya Pradesh assembly election: According to the Election Commission, the state has seen a voter turnout of 27.86 percent till 11 am on Friday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesA ballot exercise and reminder of the Maoist menace
Although Maoist attacks have declined in recent years, polling day saw disturbances. That this insurgency isn’t over reveals a need to ensure that nobody can claim they are denied the benefits of India’s constitutional set-up. Key Points
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