Vote Counting for Nagpur Graduates’ Constituency Begins Today
The counting of votes for the Maharashtra Legislative Council's Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency starts at 8 AM today.
Vote counting takes place at Mankapur Indoor Stadium with 84 tables set up.
A total of 38 candidates contested in the election held on October 23.
Voter turnout reached 64.82%, with Chandrapur district leading at 73.05%.
The counting of votes for the Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council is set to commence today, October 27, at 8 AM at the Mankapur Indoor Stadium. Election officials have finalized all necessary arrangements, with 84 counting tables prepared and over 400 personnel assigned to oversee the process.
Polling for this constituency occurred on October 23 across six districts: Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli. Voters cast their ballots at 445 polling stations, with voting hours from 8 AM to 4 PM, except in four talukas of Gadchiroli, where polling concluded at 3 PM. Out of 2,55,603 registered voters, 1,65,672 participated, resulting in a voter turnout of 64.82%. Chandrapur district recorded the highest turnout at 73.05%, while Nagpur district had the lowest at 60.35%.
In preparation for the counting, a second training session for the officials was held at the Divisional Sports Complex in Mankapur on Monday. Returning Officer Vijayalakshmi Bidari led the session, emphasizing the importance of adhering to election regulations and ensuring accuracy throughout the counting process. The officials were briefed on their responsibilities to maintain transparency and order.
Prior to the counting, Election Observer Dr. Harshdeep Kamble and Bidari inspected the counting center to ensure all arrangements were satisfactory. This included reviewing the layout of counting tables, seating for candidates and their representatives, and security measures for ballot paper storage. Adequate police personnel will be present to manage security and maintain order during the counting.
The counting process will involve a thorough examination of ballot papers, as the election utilized a preferential voting system. Authorities will verify the validity of each ballot before proceeding with the counting stages. The final results will be announced following these established procedures, ensuring a fair outcome for the candidates involved.
