May 22nd 2024.
In the beautiful city of Bhubaneswar, the Election Commission has announced that the state of Odisha has recorded a remarkable voter turnout of 73.50% in the recent second round of polls. This included five Lok Sabha seats and 35 Assembly segments, all of which saw a significant participation from the citizens of the state.
The statement released by the Election Commission also highlighted the specific numbers for each constituency. The highest turnout of 79.78% was seen in the Bargarh seat, closely followed by Bolangir, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, and Aska. This is a significant increase from the 2019 elections, where the overall voter turnout was 72.09% for these five parliamentary constituencies.
Delving deeper into the numbers, it was revealed that among the assembly segments, Bhatli under the Bargarh seat had the highest voter turnout at an impressive 84.11%. This was closely followed by Kantamal with 83.99%. In fact, there were several constituencies where the voter turnout crossed the 80% mark, including Sonepur, Jharsuguda, Birmaharajpur, Boudh, Bonai, and Bijepur.
On the other hand, Aska had the lowest turnout of 59.05% among the Assembly segments. While this may seem low in comparison, it is still a significant number and shows the active participation of the citizens of Odisha in the democratic process. The statement also mentioned that the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in Odisha took place on May 20.
Overall, the state of Odisha has shown a commendable level of enthusiasm and responsibility towards their right to vote. This is a positive sign for our democracy and showcases the true power of the people. Let us continue to exercise our right to vote and make our voices heard in shaping the future of our nation. This is PTI, reporting on the successful voter turnout in Odisha.
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