LS Elections: Tamil Nadu Sees 69.46% Voter Turnout

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (File Photo/ANI)

Asif Iqbal | April 20, 2024 | 08:51 AM IST | Elections 2024, India, Politics, Tamil Nadu | Follow on Google News

LS Elections: Tamil Nadu Sees 69.46% Voter Turnout

LS Elections: Tamil Nadu Sees 69.46% Voter Turnout

In the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, Tamil Nadu witnessed a total voter turnout of 69.46%. Dharmapuri constituency had the highest turnout at 81.48%. Other notable turnouts include Kancheepuram at 71.55%, Arakkonam at 74.08%, and Chennai Central at 53.91%. The data for all 39 constituencies is as follows:

• Dharmapuri: 81.48%
• Tiruvallur: 68.31%
• Chennai North: 60.13%
• Chennai South: 54.27%
• … (and so on for all constituencies)

Election Overview and Future Phases

In the 2019 general elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance secured a landslide victory in Tamil Nadu, winning 38 out of 39 seats. For the 2024 elections, the first phase concluded across 102 constituencies in 21 states and Union Territories, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming for his third term. The opposition bloc, INDIA, is gearing up to challenge the BJP’s rule.

The Election Commission of India has set up 1.87 lakh polling stations and deployed 18 lakh personnel for these elections. The election will proceed in six more phases, with results expected to be announced on June 4. The upcoming phases are scheduled for April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

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