Nagpur Graduate Constituency Election Reports 9.20% Turnout by 10 AM
The Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency election began slowly, with only 9.20% voter turnout recorded in the initial hours.
Polling commenced at 8 AM, with 23,511 voters participating by 10 AM.
Wardha district reported the highest turnout at 10.73%, while Gondia had the lowest at 7.74%.
Election officials expect further turnout updates as the day progresses.
Polling for the Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency election commenced on Friday, but initial reports indicate a sluggish start. By 10 AM, only 9.20% of registered voters had cast their ballots, according to the election administration's data.
Between 8 AM and 10 AM, a total of 23,511 individuals out of 2,55,603 registered voters participated in the election. This included 15,886 men and 7,625 women, highlighting a modest engagement from the electorate in the early hours of voting.
District-wise turnout figures reveal varying levels of participation across the Nagpur division. Nagpur district saw 9.48% turnout with 13,691 of 1,44,466 voters casting their votes. Wardha led with the highest turnout at 10.73%, where 2,334 out of 21,742 registered voters participated. In contrast, Gondia recorded the lowest turnout at 7.74%, with only 1,717 out of 22,176 voters exercising their right.
The data was disclosed by Pradeep Kulkarni, Assistant Returning Decision Officer and Additional Commissioner. As polling continues across the six districts of the Nagpur division, officials anticipate additional turnout figures to be released as the day unfolds, which may reflect increased voter engagement as the hours progress.
Looking ahead, the election administration remains optimistic about a rise in participation as more voters head to the polls throughout the day. The final turnout numbers will be crucial in assessing the overall voter engagement in this important electoral process.
