May 28th 2024.
The Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday that the penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections had a turnout of 63.37%, with a total of 7.05 crore voters out of 11.13 crore eligible citizens casting their votes. This phase covered a total of 58 seats across eight states on May 25th.
Out of the 87.54 crore electors in the first six phases of the Lok Sabha polls, 57.77 crore voters showed up to exercise their right to vote. India boasts the largest electorate in the world, with a staggering 96.88 crore citizens enrolled in the electoral rolls. It's important to note that not all enrolled citizens end up casting their votes - only those who actually do so are considered voters.
In the 2019 general elections, the voter turnout for the sixth phase was 64.4%. The fifth phase, which took place on May 20th, had a turnout of 62.2%, according to the Election Commission. The fourth phase saw a turnout of 69.16%, which was 3.65 percentage points higher than the corresponding phase in the 2019 elections.
Moving on to the third phase, the voter turnout was 65.68%, while in the 2019 elections, it was 68.4%. In the second phase of the 2024 elections, the turnout was recorded at 66.71%, slightly lower than the 69.64% seen in the second phase of the 2019 polls. The first phase of the ongoing general elections had a turnout of 66.14%, compared to 69.43% in the 2019 polls.
It's clear that the citizens of India have been actively participating in the democratic process, with a significant number of voters showing up to make their voices heard. It's a testament to the strength of our democracy that so many citizens are engaged and exercising their right to vote. Let's continue to uphold this important duty and strive for a fair and just society for all.
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