June 6th 2024.
The Election Commission announced on Thursday that the voter turnout for the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections was 65.79%. However, they clarified that this number may change as it does not include postal ballots. This information was shared at a press conference by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who also revealed that a total of 64.2 crore voters had cast their votes in the 2019 parliamentary polls. This was a slight decrease from the 67.40% turnout in the previous election.
It is worth noting that India's electorate has been steadily growing over the years. In 2019, there were 91.20 crore eligible voters, out of which 61.5 crore exercised their right to vote. By the time of the 2024 elections, this number had increased to 96.88 crore voters. The Election Commission stated that the overall voter turnout for the 2024 elections, including both electronic and postal votes, was 65.79%.
They further clarified that this number represents the votes cast at the polling stations using electronic voting machines. The commission assured that detailed statistical reports, including the number of postal votes and the gross voter turnout, will be made available once all the details are finalized. This is a standard practice followed by the Election Commission to ensure accuracy in reporting.
As for now, the voter turnout for the 2024 general elections stands at 65.79%, with the possibility of a slight change once the postal ballots are taken into account. This highlights the active participation of the Indian population in the democratic process and the importance of every vote in shaping the future of the nation.
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