Himachal Pradesh Records 69.16% Voter Turnout in Urban Local Body Elections
Himachal Pradesh Sees Strong Polling In ULB Elections, Results For 4 Corporations On May 31
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Himachal Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 69.16% in the recent elections for 51 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with results for four municipal corporations set to be announced on May 31. The highest turnout was in Hamirpur at 78%, while Solan recorded the lowest at 64%. Overall, polling was peaceful, with no significant incidents reported.
- 01Polling in municipal councils and nagar panchayats was higher at 72.42%, compared to 63.44% in municipal corporations.
- 02Shimla district showed strong voter participation, with two municipal councils and six nagar panchayats recording an overall turnout of 77.36%.
- 03Initial results indicated victories for several BJP-backed and Independent candidates in various wards, including Sujanpur and Manali.
- 04A tragic incident occurred in Chamba where a 70-year-old man died of a heart attack while heading to vote.
- 05The State Election Commission reported that polling began at 16% by 9 am and reached 72% by 3 pm.
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The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission announced a voter turnout of 69.16% for the elections held for 51 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across ten districts. A total of 2,50,391 voters participated out of 3,62,025 eligible voters. The elections included four municipal corporations, which saw a lower turnout of 63.44%, while municipal councils and nagar panchayats recorded a higher turnout of 72.42%. Hamirpur district achieved the highest turnout at nearly 78%, while Solan had the lowest at approximately 64%. Election officials confirmed that counting for various nagar panchayats and municipal councils had already commenced, with complete results expected by 8:30 pm. However, results for the municipal corporations in Solan, Mandi, Palampur, and Dharamshala will be announced on May 31. Overall, the polling process was reported to be peaceful, with no significant incidents of violence, although a controversy arose involving BJP MLA Satpal Singh Satti entering a polling booth during the election. Tragically, a 70-year-old man died of a heart attack while heading to vote in Chamba.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement in local governance, which can influence future policy decisions and community development.
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