Voter turnout

Bihar Polls: State explores ways to get more people to vote safely amid Covid

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Bihar Polls: State explores ways to get more people to vote safely amid Covid

Patna: The Bihar government is trying to increase voter turnout in the upcoming assembly election without letting its guard down in the fight against Covid-19, a stiff challenge especially since public activities have increased because of election campaigning and the ongoing festive season. “Definitely festivals and elections increase public activities and these are bound to … Read more

Over 38 pc voter turnout recorded till 12 pm in fourth phase of Rajasthan panchayat polls

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Over 38 pc voter turnout recorded till 12 pm in fourth phase of Rajasthan panchayat polls

JAIPUR: Over 38 per cent voter turnout was recorded till noon in the fourth and last phase of panchayat elections in Rajasthan on Saturday, an official said. State Election Commission secretary Shyam Rajpurohit said 38.91 per cent voters exercised their franchise till 12 pm. The voting began at 7.30 am and is going on peacefully. … Read more