Naxal-hit Bastar gives ballots the thumbs-up, records 64% turnout
Friday, 19 April 2024 64% of Bastar's electorate voted amidst Maoist threat in Lok Sabha polls. Over 60,000 security personnel guarded the region, giving a thumbs up to democracy. Unique voters included elderly, brides, and grooms.
November 20 saw strong voter participation in Jharkhand’s Phase 2 Assembly Elections (67.59% turnout) and Maharashtra’s polls (58.22%) till 5pm. While rural Jharkhand defied Naxalite threats, urban Maharashtra faced lower turnouts but addressed key issues like jobs and agriculture. Women and first-time voters drove engagement, underscoring their rising influence in democracy.
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