65.79% Voter Turnout Recorded in General Elections 2024

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 7th June. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported a robust voter turnout of 65.79% at polling stations nationwide for the General Elections 2024. This figure reflects the participation of millions of citizens in the democratic process.

The final phase of the elections, Phase 7, witnessed a voter turnout of 63.88% across 57 parliamentary constituencies. Detailed gender-wise turnout for Phase 7 showed 63.11% male, 64.72% female, and 22.33% third-gender participation.

Detailed State-wise Turnout for Phase 7

• Bihar: 53.29%
• Chandigarh: 67.98%
• Himachal Pradesh: 70.90%
• Jharkhand: 70.88%
• Odisha: 74.41%
• Punjab: 62.80%
• Uttar Pradesh: 55.85%
• West Bengal: 76.80%

Notable Constituency-wise Turnout

• Barasat, West Bengal: 80.17%
• Basirhat, West Bengal: 84.31%
• Diamond Harbour, West Bengal: 81.04%
• Arrah, Bihar: 50.27%
• Chandigarh: 67.98%

Overall, voter turnout figures will be further detailed on the ECI website, including postal ballots cast by service voters, absentee voters, and those on election duty.

National Voter Turnout by State (All Phases)

• Highest Turnout: Lakshadweep at 84.16%
• Lowest Turnout: Bihar at 56.19%
• Notable Turnouts:
  • Andhra Pradesh: 80.66%
  • Assam: 81.56%
  • West Bengal: 79.29%
  • Odisha: 74.44%

These turnout statistics demonstrate the vibrant engagement of the Indian electorate in the democratic process. Further detailed reports, including gross voter turnout, will be released by the ECI after final verification from states and union territories.