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Haryana recorded a voter turnout of around 65% in the 2024 Lok Sabha election till 8 p.m. on Saturday, marking a slight decline compared to the 70% turnout in the 2019 Parliamentary election. The Sirsa parliamentary constituency witnessed the highest turnout at 69%. The elections were largely peaceful, with no major incidents reported. The campaign was dominated by issues of national security, nationalism, and governance, with both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party actively vying for votes.

In the sixth phase of the General Election in Jammu and Kashmir, the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency recorded a significant voter turnout of 53% till 5 p.m., marking the second-highest percentage in J&K history. However, the process was marred by protests and accusations of “tactical rigging” by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. Mufti alleged that hundreds of her polling agents and workers were detained to suppress voter turnout, raising concerns about the fairness of the election.

Voter turnout has been a notable trend in the ongoing general election 2024 in India. Analyzing data from past elections reveals that there is no statistically significant bias for or against the incumbent based on changes in turnout. However, examining voter turnout data multidimensionally is crucial. Conventional political wisdom suggests that higher voter turnout benefits Democrats in American elections, but research has shown this relationship is not always clear-cut. In India, the impact of voter turnout on election outcomes is likely more nuanced due to the country’s diverse political landscape and the presence of multiple parties. Non-habitual voters’ voting patterns and their impact on election results remain uncertain until the electronic voting machines are counted.

The Election Commission has adopted a creative approach to encourage higher voter participation in the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by utilizing the popular Lapataa Ladies trend. Through a recent social media post featuring dialogue from the film, the EC aims to connect with voters and inspire them to exercise their right to vote.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces scrutiny over delays in releasing voter turnout data and significant discrepancies between initial and final figures. The NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a petition seeking the upload of scanned copies of Form 17C, which contains crucial voting information, within 48 hours of polling. The ECI claims no legal obligation to disclose such data but faces allegations of a lack of transparency. Experts and opposition leaders express concerns about the authenticity of polling data, highlighting the absence of polling agents in many booths and the need for public access to Form 17C information.

The second phase of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded on May 20th, 2023, with an overall voter turnout of 60.72% as of 5 p.m. Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency witnessed the highest turnout at 66.14%, while Aska had the lowest turnout at 55.65%. The Chief Electoral Officer reported long queues at polling booths despite heavy rains and hailstorms affecting voting in certain areas. This phase marked the end of the electoral contest for key candidates, including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, former Union Minister Jual Oram, and hockey legend Dilip Tirkey.

The fifth phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Monday witnessed a 57.75% voter turnout, with sporadic incidents of violence reported from West Bengal. West Bengal recorded the highest turnout at 73%, while Maharashtra recorded the lowest at 48.88%. The Election Commission (EC) reported receiving 1,036 complaints from political parties, including allegations of malfunctioning electronic voting machines (EVMs) and improper conduct at booths. The phase saw polling in 49 seats across 14 states and union territories, marking the conclusion of polling in Maharashtra’s 48 seats.

The fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections commenced on Monday, May 20, with 49 seats across 8 states and Union Territories heading to the polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of voter participation, particularly among young and female voters. The phase will see key contests in various constituencies, including Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Saran, Hajipur, Mumbai North, Mumbai North Central, and Baramulla.

Opposition parties and civil society groups have raised concerns over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision not to disclose absolute voter turnout numbers in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They are demanding the release of Form 17 C, which contains detailed polling data, to ensure transparency. The ECI has defended its stance, stating that Form 17 C is only shared with candidates and not the public. However, smaller parties and independents face challenges in deploying polling agents at all booths, raising questions about the fairness of the election process.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to remain in power after the 2024 Lok Sabha election, albeit with a lower seat count than its 2019 tally. According to brokerage firm Antique, the incumbent government may improve its 2019 tally of 353 seats, but fall short of opinion poll expectations of 370-410 seats. This projection is based on an analysis of voter turnout data, which shows a decline from 68.6% in 2019 to 66.5% in 2024.