In the fourth phase, it nudged past the 2019 count with 69.2%, also indicating an incremental rise phase after phase. Bihar, UP, Maharashtra and the mega-urban centres still hold significant concerns over voter participation among the remaining 164 constituencies. But a larger number of them come and vote election after election. The urban elite must question herself or himself for choosing not to vote.But there is no gloom arising out of voter turnout this season. But 65% in an electorate of 970 mn would suggest voter participation is on track.

Source: Economic Times May 19, 2024 17:39 UTC