Himachal Pradesh Sees 21.36% Voter Turnout in Initial Hours of Panchayat Elections Phase 2
Over 21% turnout in first two hours of Himachal panchayat polls phase 2
Hindustan Times
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The second phase of panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh commenced at 7 am, achieving a voter turnout of 21.36% in the first two hours. Sirmaur district led with 23.59%, while Lahaul and Spiti had the lowest at 14.62%. A total of 17.3 lakh voters are eligible in this phase.
- 01Polling started at 7 am for the second phase across 1,276 panchayats in Himachal Pradesh.
- 02Sirmaur district recorded the highest turnout at 23.59%, while Lahaul and Spiti had the lowest at 14.62%.
- 03A total of 17.3 lakh voters, including 8,74,416 men and 8,55,597 women, are eligible to vote in this phase.
- 04The elections aim to select 31,182 representatives, with 10,854 already elected unopposed.
- 05The third phase of elections is scheduled for May 30, with results for municipal and parishad seats to be announced on May 31.
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Polling for the second phase of panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh began at 7 am on Thursday, with a voter turnout of 21.36% recorded in the first two hours. Enthusiastic voters, including first-timers and senior citizens, formed long queues at polling booths. Sirmaur district achieved the highest initial turnout at 23.59%, while Lahaul and Spiti district had the lowest at 14.62%. This phase includes 17.3 lakh eligible voters, comprising 8,74,416 men and 8,55,597 women. The elections are part of a three-phase process to elect 31,182 public representatives, including pradhans, up-pradhans, ward members, panchayat samiti members, and zila parishad members. So far, 10,854 candidates have been elected unopposed. The administration is using color-coded ballot papers to facilitate voting. The first phase recorded a turnout of 78.9%, and the final phase is scheduled for May 30, with results for municipal and parishad seats to be announced on May 31.
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The panchayat elections will shape local governance in Himachal Pradesh, affecting community representation and resource allocation.
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