The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released final figures of voting in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha election, showing a turnout of over 66 per cent in both phases.
According to the poll body, in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, the voter turnout was recorded at 66.14 per cent and 66.71 per cent in the second phase. Voting for the first phase was held on April 19 and the second phase on April 26.
The poll panel further said that the male turnout in the first leg stood at 66.22 per cent, female at 66.07 per cent and third-gender (31.32 per cent). The figures for the second phase were 66.99 per cent (Male), 66.42 per cent (Female), and 23.86 per cent (Third-Gender), respectively.
Earlier, Congress general secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh in a post on X wrote, “For the first time, even 11 days after the first phase of the polls and four days after the second phase, the final voter turnout has not been published by the ECI. In the past, ECI used to publish the final voter turnout immediately after voting or within 24 hours. Only approximate polling figures are available on ECI’s website. What accounts for this delay?”
“Additionally, the number of registered voters in each Lok Sabha constituency and the assembly constituencies included in that Lok Sabha constituency is also not available on the Commission’s website. It only shows the total number of voters in a state and the number of voters in each booth,” he added.
It is essential for the Election Commission of India to be as timely and transparent about all election-related data, he stated.
Of the total 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, as many as 102 went to polls on April 19, and 88 on April 26. Voting will also be held on May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The counting of votes and result declaration is scheduled for June 4. (ANI)
