Rajasthan
Divyangs: 4-fold jump in voting by Divyangs this year vs 2018 |
Jaipur: The specially-abled voters recorded 76.16% voting in the 2023 assembly elections which is four times their voting percentage in 2018 assembly polls.
In 2018, the voting percentage of specially-abled voters was 19.02%, said state’s chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta. This time the highest turnout of specially-abled voters was recorded in Banswara district at 88.96%, followed by Kota at 85.80%, Karauli at 85.50%, Ajmer at 84.58% and Hanumangarh at 84.18%.
The lowest voting percentage of specially-abled voters was recorded in Sirohi at 60.75%, followed by Jhunjhunu at 63.79% and Bharatpur at 66.02%.
Among the assembly constituencies, Raniwada of Jalore district recorded the highest turnout at 96.10%. TNN
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In 2018, the voting percentage of specially-abled voters was 19.02%, said state’s chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta. This time the highest turnout of specially-abled voters was recorded in Banswara district at 88.96%, followed by Kota at 85.80%, Karauli at 85.50%, Ajmer at 84.58% and Hanumangarh at 84.18%.
The lowest voting percentage of specially-abled voters was recorded in Sirohi at 60.75%, followed by Jhunjhunu at 63.79% and Bharatpur at 66.02%.
Among the assembly constituencies, Raniwada of Jalore district recorded the highest turnout at 96.10%. TNN
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After lowest vote in 2018 elections, ECI tries to shore up Malakpet voter turnout
Malakpet constituency had the lowest voter turnout at 42.3% in 2018. To avoid a repeat, election officials have made an extra effort to get voters to the booth. Yakutpura and Nampally also had low voter turnout in the city and state. In Malakpet, some polling stations had less than 20% voting. This election, there are 300 polling booths and the number of voters has increased. Officials have conducted meetings with resident welfare associations to raise awareness about voting.
Malakpet constituency had the lowest voter turnout at 42.3% in 2018. To avoid a repeat, election officials have made an extra effort to get voters to the booth. Yakutpura and Nampally also had low voter turnout in the city and state. In Malakpet, some polling stations had less than 20% voting. This election, there are 300 polling booths and the number of voters has increased. Officials have conducted meetings with resident welfare associations to raise awareness about voting.
Rajasthan Assembly elections: 71.74 pc voter turnout recorded with stray incidents of violence
The polling for the Rajasthan Assembly elections concluded with over 70% voter turnout and stray incidents of violence. The state recorded a polling percentage of 71.74% with Tijara witnessing the highest voter turnout of 85.15%. The capital city Jaipur recorded 72.70% voter turnout. Incidents of heavy stone pelting were reported in Sikar, but Rajasthan Police clarified that there was no hindrance to voting. A total of 5,26,90,146 voters are registered in the state, while 1,862 candidates are in the fray.
The polling for the Rajasthan Assembly elections concluded with over 70% voter turnout and stray incidents of violence. The state recorded a polling percentage of 71.74% with Tijara witnessing the highest voter turnout of 85.15%. The capital city Jaipur recorded 72.70% voter turnout. Incidents of heavy stone pelting were reported in Sikar, but Rajasthan Police clarified that there was no hindrance to voting. A total of 5,26,90,146 voters are registered in the state, while 1,862 candidates are in the fray.
Rajasthan assembly polls: Over 68% voter turnout, stray incidents of violence
Over 68% voter turnout in peaceful Rajasthan assembly elections; Election Commission aims for at least 75% turnout; Highest turnout in Jaisalmer, Hanumangarh, and Dholpur districts; Congress and BJP in direct contest; Polling in Karanpur postponed due to candidate’s death; Two deaths and incidents of violence reported; Voting disrupted in Sanwler, Fatehpur, and Bari; Selfie points set up at polling booths; Leaders express confidence in party win; AIMIM and AAP also contesting.
Over 68% voter turnout in peaceful Rajasthan assembly elections; Election Commission aims for at least 75% turnout; Highest turnout in Jaisalmer, Hanumangarh, and Dholpur districts; Congress and BJP in direct contest; Polling in Karanpur postponed due to candidate’s death; Two deaths and incidents of violence reported; Voting disrupted in Sanwler, Fatehpur, and Bari; Selfie points set up at polling booths; Leaders express confidence in party win; AIMIM and AAP also contesting.