Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Elections: 38 Lakh Voters Set to Cast Ballots on April 26
Ahmedabad local body polls: 38 lakh Amdavadis to vote for 190 seats in 48 wards on Sunday, April 26
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On April 26, over 38 lakh voters in Ahmedabad will participate in the Municipal Corporation elections, vying for 190 seats across 48 wards. With the BJP aiming to maintain its dominance since 2005, the election features 652 candidates from various parties, including Congress and AAP. Vote counting is scheduled for April 28.
- 01Voting for 190 seats in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections will occur on April 26.
- 02Over 38 lakh voters are registered, a significant drop from previous elections.
- 03The BJP has controlled the AMC since 2005, winning 159 seats in the last election.
- 04The election features 652 candidates from multiple political parties.
- 05Voter turnout is expected to be affected by high temperatures and recent declines in voter registration.
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Ahmedabad is gearing up for the Municipal Corporation elections on April 26, where 38 lakh voters will cast their ballots for 190 seats across 48 wards. Authorities have established 4,257 polling stations for the election, which has drawn 652 candidates from parties including the BJP, Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The BJP, which has held power in the AMC since 2005, previously secured 159 out of 191 seats in the last election. However, this election cycle has seen a notable decline in the voter base, with 38,00,507 voters registered, down from 46,24,638 in 2021. Concerns about turnout are heightened due to peak summer conditions, with past turnout figures fluctuating between 42.51% and 46.51% in recent elections. Key candidates from both the BJP and Congress are contesting in a bid to influence the city's civic future, making this election a crucial event for Ahmedabad.
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The outcome of the elections will directly influence local governance and civic services in Ahmedabad, affecting residents' daily lives.
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