Achi news desk-
GUWAHATI: Voter turnout in most of the northeastern states has been recorded as higher compared to the rest of the participating states in the first phase of the April 19 Lok Sabha elections.
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As of 3 pm on Friday, the voter turnout was 60.70% in Assam, 62.58% in Manipur, 61.95% in Meghalaya and 68.35% in Tripura, compared to 53.40% in Madhya Pradesh, 44.12% in Maharashtra and 50%. Tamil Nadu which are actually bigger states.
Uttar Pradesh also recorded a voter turnout of 47.44%, as of 3 pm on Friday, which is lower than expected. Bihar saw a significantly lower voter turnout of 39.73%.
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The first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 covers 102 constituencies in 21 states and union territories (UTs), with full coverage in 10 states and UTs and partial coverage in 11 others.
This phase began today in various states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tripura, Reg ‘Stan, Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Assam and Bihar.
During this phase, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh will also hold elections to elect their respective assemblies.
The next phases of voting are scheduled for April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.
