While total numbers of voters were up, turnout appeared to be slightly reduced from the last general elections. Final voter turnout data will only be released after repolling in two stations in West Bengal state on Monday. "It shows the incredible power of voters of India," Kumar added, saying that there had been "no major incidents of violence". Analysts have partly blamed the drop in voter turnout on hotter-than-average temperatures heading into the Indian summer. At least 33 polling staff died from heatstroke on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh state alone, where temperatures hit 46.9C (116.4F), according to state election officials.

Source: The Standard June 04, 2024 00:51 UTC