May 26th 2024.
Over the weekend, voting took place in the state of Odisha for the third round of the Lok Sabha elections. According to an official, the voter turnout was an impressive 71%. This included both the six Lok Sabha seats and 42 Assembly constituencies which were up for election.
Out of a total of 94,48,553 eligible voters, almost 71% exercised their right to vote. This took place across 10,581 polling booths in the districts of Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri. Among these, the Sambalpur constituency had the highest turnout at 76.63%, followed by Puri, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar.
In comparison, the voter turnout for these six seats in the previous Lok Sabha election in 2019 was 71.36%. Moving on to the Assembly constituencies, Athamalik had the highest voter turnout at an impressive 85.42%, followed by Chhendipada, Pallahara, and Kuchinda. On the other hand, Bhubaneswar-North, Bhubaneswar-Central, and Barabati-Cuttack had the lowest turnouts among all the constituencies.
Overall, the voting process was peaceful, with only a few minor incidents reported. These included some clashes, malfunctioning of electronic voting machines, and complaints about missing names from the voters' lists. Despite these issues, people came out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right and make their voices heard.
As the election process continues, it is important to remember the significance of each and every vote. Every vote counts and contributes towards shaping the future of our country. Let us all do our part in making sure that our democracy remains strong and vibrant.
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