Nagpur Graduates’ Constituency Sees 64.76% Voter Turnout
The Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency election recorded a voter turnout of 64.76% by 4 PM on Friday, with significant participation across districts.
1,65,541 voters participated out of 2,55,603 registered voters.
Chandrapur district led with a turnout of 72.59%.
Male voter turnout was 68.92%, while female turnout stood at 59.13%.
In the recent elections for the Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency, voter participation reached 64.76% by 4 PM on Friday, with a total of 1,65,541 individuals casting their votes. This turnout reflects a significant engagement from the electorate, which consists of 2,55,603 registered voters across the six districts of the Nagpur Division.
The breakdown of the voting demographic shows that out of the total voters, 1,01,503 were men and 64,038 were women. The overall electorate includes 1,47,280 male voters, 1,08,301 female voters, and 22 voters identifying as third gender. This diverse representation highlights the inclusive nature of the electoral process in the region.
Chandrapur district emerged as the frontrunner with a remarkable turnout of 72.59%, where 23,419 of its 32,262 registered voters participated. Following closely was Gadchiroli, which recorded 72.95% turnout, although this figure was noted only until 3 PM. Gondia also showed strong participation with 71.53%, while Wardha and Bhandara had turnouts of 68.37% and 67.07%, respectively. In contrast, Nagpur district, which has the largest electorate, recorded a turnout of 60.33% with 87,150 voters casting their ballots.
The data indicates that male voters had a higher turnout rate of 68.92%, compared to 59.13% for female voters. These statistics were compiled based on reports from District Collectors and the Election Returning Officer for the constituency. Earlier in the day, by 2 PM, only 99,378 voters had participated, resulting in a turnout of 38.88%. Gadchiroli led at that point with 46.51%, while Nagpur district lagged at 36.13%.
An official, speaking anonymously, attributed the surge in turnout during the last hours to a late influx of voters at polling centers. This unexpected increase in participation resulted in delays in compiling the final voting counts. The overall engagement in the election reflects a growing interest in the democratic process within the Nagpur Division, setting a positive precedent for future electoral events.
