CEO optimistic about increase in turnout

Jammu: With the terror threat on the wane and changing dynamics in the Kashmir region, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang K Pole is hopeful of a significant surge in voter participation during the Lok Sabha elections in the Valley.The traditional narrative of poll boycotts orchestrated by separatist groups, prevalent for more than three decades, appears to be losing momentum and Pole expressed optimism regarding a manifold increase in voter turnout in the Valley.Historically, factors such as the emergence of militancy in the early 1990s and threats of violence, including incidents such as the mutilation of inked fingers and stone-pelting near polling stations, deterred voters from exercising their franchise. pti

Polling peaceful in Mizoram, voter turnout 60%

Around 60% votes cast peacefully in Aizawl for the Mizoram Lok Sabha seat. Turnout confirmed after parties return to HQ by late Saturday.

Uttarakhand records 55% voter turnout, 6% dip compared to 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Uttarakhand's voter turnout was 55.01% with variations across constituencies. Almora recorded the lowest at 45.4% while Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar had the highest at 59.9%. Various prominent figures also participated in the voting process.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: All three Chennai seats see record voter turnout since 1980

Chennai witnessed a historic voter turnout in Lok Sabha constituencies, with a significant surge in the final voting hours. Chennai North, South, and Central observed notable increases compared to 2019. Tamil Nadu also recorded a high voter turnout of 72.09%.