Voting commenced on Wednesday for the Maharashtra assembly elections (single-phase) and the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections.
Maharashtra:
As of 9 am, Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 6.61%. Here are some key turnout details from across the state:
- Gadchiroli, a naxal-affected district, had the highest turnout at 12.33%.
- Osmanabad recorded the lowest turnout at 4.85%.
- Key cities and districts:
- Mumbai city: 6.25%
- Mumbai Suburban: 7.88%
- Nagpur: 6.86%
- Pune: 5.53%
- Kolhapur: 7.38%
- Nashik: 6.89%
- Ratnagiri: 9.30%
- Latur: 5.91%
In Mumbai, constituencies like Dharavi saw a very low turnout of 4.71%, while Malabar Hill recorded 8.31%. Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule urged voters to come out in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of voter participation.
Jharkhand:
In Jharkhand, the second phase of voting for the state assembly elections saw a 12.71% turnout by 9 am. Notable details include:
- Pakur had the highest turnout at 16.12%.
- Bokaro recorded the lowest turnout at 12.48%.
- Other districts:
- Ranchi: 16.00%
- Ramgarh: 15.87%
- Jamtara: 14.90%
- Dumka: 14.48%
- Deoghar: 14.24%
Babulal Marandi, Jharkhand BJP Chief, expressed confidence that the BJP-NDA alliance would secure more than 51 seats and form the next government, citing dissatisfaction with the current ruling party.
Election Overview:
- In Maharashtra, voting began for 288 assembly seats, and in Jharkhand, voting continues for 38 remaining seats.
Both states are witnessing active political campaigns, with key figures urging strong voter participation for these crucial elections.
