Mumbai: Maharashtra witnessed a voter turnout of 45.53% till 3 PM during the polling for all 288 Assembly constituencies, according to election officials. Voting began on Wednesday morning, with a steady stream of voters observed across the state.
In Gadchiroli district, 62.99% voter turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling, with Aheri constituency leading at 66.27% and Armori registering 60.50%. In Mumbai city district, voter turnout stood at 39.34%, while Mumbai suburban district recorded 40.89%. Notable turnouts in Mumbai included Worli at 49.11%, Mahim at 45.56%, and Colaba at 33.44%.
In Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency saw a 44.60% turnout. In Nagpur South-West, where Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is contesting, 41.76% voter turnout was reported by 3 PM. In Pune’s Baramati constituency, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is up against his nephew Yugendra Pawar, with the area reporting a 43.57% turnout.
[news_related_post]Polling continues in full swing as election officials ensure smooth operations across polling stations. With varying turnouts in different regions, the final voter participation percentage will be crucial in shaping the results of this high-stakes election.
