TMC MP Saugata Roy Explains Lower Voter Turnout in West Bengal Repolling
Bengal: Repoll turnout dip natural, says TMC MP Saugata Roy
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TMC MP Saugata Roy addressed the lower voter turnout during repolling in Mograhat Paschim and Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, attributing it to the departure of outstation voters after the initial elections on April 29. The repolling saw turnout figures of 86.11% and 87.60% respectively, lower than the initial turnout of 92.48%.
- 01Lower turnout during repolling in West Bengal was expected, according to TMC MP Saugata Roy.
- 02Repolling took place in 15 booths in Mograhat Paschim and Diamond Harbour.
- 03Initial voter turnout on April 29 was notably higher at 92.48%.
- 04Mograhat Paschim recorded 86.11% turnout during repoll, while Diamond Harbour had 87.60%.
- 05The Election Commission ordered the repoll due to complaints of violence and irregularities.
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In West Bengal, TMC MP Saugata Roy commented on the lower voter turnout during the repolling held on May 2 in Mograhat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. He stated that the turnout dip was expected, attributing it to the departure of outstation voters who had participated in the initial polling on April 29. The repolling concluded with approximately 86.11% turnout in Mograhat Paschim and 87.60% in Diamond Harbour, significantly lower than the 92.48% turnout recorded during the initial phase. The Election Commission mandated the repolling in certain booths due to reported violence and procedural irregularities during the initial elections.
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The lower turnout during the repolling may affect the overall election results and public perception of voter engagement in the region.
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