Voter Turnout Reaches 66% in Gujarat Local Body Elections Amidst Heat
66% turnout for civic polls as people brave heat to vote in Gujarat
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The Gujarat local body elections saw a voter turnout ranging from 45% to 66% by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as residents braved the intense summer heat. Notably, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation recorded a lower turnout of 45.35%, while taluka and district panchayats showed higher engagement at 65.91% and 65.40%, respectively.
- 01Voter turnout in Gujarat local elections varied between 45% and 66%.
- 02Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation had the lowest turnout at 45.35%.
- 03Taluka panchayats recorded a turnout of 65.91%.
- 04District panchayats saw a turnout of 65.40%.
- 05Elections were conducted under new OBC reservation norms.
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The local body elections in Gujarat, held on April 26, 2026, witnessed a voter turnout between 45% and 66% by 5 p.m., despite the sweltering summer heat. Polling commenced at 7 a.m. and concluded at 6 p.m., with the final turnout figures expected later that evening. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation reported a notably low turnout of 45.35%, while municipalities overall achieved a turnout of 59.85%. In contrast, taluka panchayats and district panchayats experienced higher engagement, with 65.91% and 65.40% turnout, respectively. These elections were conducted under revised norms for Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations, following recent delimitation and restructuring of wards in various districts.
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The turnout reflects the community's engagement in local governance, indicating a strong interest in civic issues despite challenging weather conditions.
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