Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Witness Record Voter Turnout of 85.1%
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Voter turnout increase in the State followed spatial patterns
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Tamil Nadu achieved a record voter turnout of 85.1% in the recent assembly elections, attributed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which resulted in the deletion of 68 lakh voters. Although the number of voters increased by approximately 24.8 lakh, this figure is lower than previous election cycles.
- 01Tamil Nadu's voter turnout reached an all-time high of 85.1%.
- 02The Special Intensive Revision exercise led to the deletion of 68 lakh voters.
- 03The increase in voters this election cycle was approximately 24.8 lakh.
- 04Previous cycles saw higher gains: 31.1 lakh (2016-2021) and 64.8 lakh (2011-2016).
- 05Voter turnout variations were noted across different constituencies and regions.
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In the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the state recorded an impressive voter turnout of 85.1%, the highest in its history, according to provisional figures from the Election Commission of India. This surge in participation is largely attributed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which resulted in the deletion of 68 lakh voters from the electoral rolls. Despite this deletion, the state saw an increase of approximately 24.8 lakh voters this election cycle. However, this number is significantly lower compared to previous elections, where the state added 31.1 lakh voters between 2016 and 2021 and 64.8 lakh between 2011 and 2016. Additionally, the analysis revealed distinct variations in voter turnout across different constituencies, highlighting differences between urban and rural areas.
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The high voter turnout reflects increased political engagement among citizens in Tamil Nadu, which could influence future governance and policy decisions.
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