Ahmedabad Civic Body Elections See 45.7% Voter Turnout Amidst Heatwave
Turnout at 45% for civic body polls: Ahmedabad keeps democracy cool in 45°C heat
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Ahmedabad, India, recorded a voter turnout of 45.7% in the civic body elections held in 45°C heat, electing 190 corporators. The turnout exceeded the 42.5% from the previous election in 2021, despite minor clashes and allegations of booth capturing. Vote counting is scheduled for April 28, 2026.
- 01Voter turnout reached 45.7%, higher than the 42.5% in 2021.
- 02The elections involved 652 candidates from various parties.
- 03Eastern wards, particularly Muslim-majority areas, showed higher participation.
- 04Minor clashes were reported, but no major law and order issues occurred.
- 05Vote counting will take place on April 28, 2026.
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On Sunday, Ahmedabad, India, held its civic body elections, with a voter turnout of 45.7% despite the sweltering 45°C heat. This turnout surpassed the previous election's 42.5% in 2021. A total of 190 corporators were to be elected from 652 candidates representing various parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The elections were conducted across 4,257 polling stations for over 38 lakh voters. While minor clashes occurred between Congress and BJP workers at a polling station in Kubernagar, and allegations of booth capturing were reported in Khadia, the overall election process remained smooth. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote by mail, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel voted in person. The turnout statistics indicated that 49% of voters were men and 41% were women, with higher participation observed in eastern wards such as Behrampura and Danilimda. The vote count is scheduled for April 28, 2026.
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The election results will influence local governance and development in Ahmedabad, affecting citizens' daily lives.
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