Rajasthan polls commence with 10 pc voter turnout by 9 am

The Rajasthan polls witnessed a nearly 10 per cent voter turnout by 9 am as 199 assembly constituencies commenced voting, reflecting an early surge in participation, according to the election department spokesperson. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2023-11-25 02:48 PM IST

Compiled by : Sanjana Deshpande

The Rajasthan polls witnessed a nearly 10 pc voter turnout by 9 am as 199 assembly constituencies commenced voting, reflecting an early surge in participation, according to the election department spokesperson. Pics/PTI

Notably, Jaipur's Kotputli constituency led the district with a 12.04 percent turnout, followed by Shahpura, Jhotwara, Chaksu, and Virat Nagar, all recording percentages above 11 percent.

Conversely, Bagru in Jaipur district reported the lowest voter turnout at 7.86 per cent, as per official reports, during the initial polling hours.

Polling, scheduled for 199 out of 200 constituencies, progressed smoothly, except for the Karanpur constituency in Sriganganagar, where elections were postponed due to the demise of the Congress candidate.

A significant turnout was observed at polling booths in Jaipur, with citizens of various age groups showing keen interest and arriving early to exercise their voting rights.

Individuals who had come to vote highlighted the importance of voting, considering it a celebration of democracy that demands active participation from all citizens.

Voters in rural areas, exemplified by a resident of Jamwaramgarh, expressed their anticipation for developmental policies, showing a keen interest in contributing to their area's growth.

BJP candidate Diya Kumari, after casting her vote in Vidhyadhar Nagar, encouraged citizens to vote, expressing confidence in the BJP's electoral prospects.

With the voting concluding, the counting of votes is scheduled for December 3, marking the anticipation and eventual declaration of Rajasthan's election results.

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