Voter Turnout
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West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases
West Bengal | Apr 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTWest Bengal Elections 2026: The main contest in West Bengal in the 2026 Assembly polls is between the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking to defend its throne for a fourth consecutive term and the resurgent BJP, looking for a historic victory in the state.
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Bihar Election: 107-year-old Tara Devi defies age to lead voters in historic turnout | Watch
Bihar | Nov 06, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTThe fate of 1,314 candidates has been sealed in the ballots. Prominent leaders across parties, including Tejashwi Yadav, Samrat Choudhary, and Tej Pratap Yadav, were among those contesting in this high-stakes first phase.
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Which Bihar election recorded the highest voter turnout and what was the result then? Details
Bihar | Nov 06, 2025, 07:38 PM ISTThe 2000 Bihar Legislative Assembly election was conducted in three phases between October and November 2020 to elect representatives to the Seventeenth Assembly. The first phase, covering 71 constituencies, took place on October 28, followed by the second phase for 94 constituencies on November 3.
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Election Commission launches real-time tech-driven system for voter turnout updates
India | Jun 03, 2025, 05:54 PM ISTThe Election Commission has introduced a tech-driven ECINET system to provide real-time voter turnout updates, reducing delays and enhancing transparency ahead of the Bihar elections.
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Voter turnout data: SC says representations to be made to EC within 10 days for amicable resolution
India | Mar 18, 2025, 03:06 PM ISTA bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan was hearing two PILs filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra and NGO Association for Democratic Reforms in 2019, respectively.
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Haryana civic polls: 52.2 per cent voter turnout recorded, counting on March 12
Haryana | Mar 09, 2025, 08:52 PM ISTHaryana civic polls: Four candidates are in the fray for the mayor's post, while 103 contested for the 26 councillors' seats in the Panipat Municipal Corporation.
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USAID funds USD 750 million for 7 projects in India, no 'voter turnout' Ffnding: FinMin report
Business | Feb 23, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTUSAID allocated USD 750 million for seven projects in India in FY24, focusing on sectors like agriculture, health, and renewable energy, with no funding for voter turnout.
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Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'
World | Feb 23, 2025, 06:09 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the revelations made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Biden administration's 'voter turnout' funding as 'worrisome.'
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: Is there a foreign hand behind the conspiracy to remove Modi?
Hakikat Kya Hai | Feb 21, 2025, 10:58 PM ISTWhich foreign hand is behind the conspiracy to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Was an operation like Bangladesh going to be carried out in New Delhi? Was a money deal struck with America? Had some enemies of Narendra Modi booked the money in advance?
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Who is former USAID India chief Veena Reddy? Know why BJP is demanding an investigation
India | Feb 21, 2025, 08:53 AM ISTVeena Reddy, the former USAID India chief, faced scrutiny over a USD 21 million voter turnout funding controversy. As BJP and Congress clash over foreign funding allegations, questions arise about USAID's role in India's electoral process.
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Donald Trump questions $21 million fund for voter turnout in India: ‘They have a lot more money’
World | Feb 19, 2025, 06:37 AM ISTWhile he acknowledged his respect for India and its Prime Minister, Trump criticised the idea of funding voter turnout initiatives in the country.
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Elon Musk-led DOGE cuts grant of 'USD 21 Million for voter turnout in India', BJP reacts
World | Feb 16, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTThe ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responding to this said that the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) funding was proof of "external interference in India's electoral process."
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Jharkhand Assembly elections: 68.45 per cent turnout recorded in 38 seats in final phase | DETAILS
Jharkhand | Nov 20, 2024, 11:33 PM ISTHomkar said 891 booths in the second phase were in Maoist-affected areas and 6,828 booths in the critical category. No violence was reported, barring Maoists torching five trucks in Latehar district hours before the commencement of polls.
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Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: 56 per cent turnout recorded in second phase
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 25, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTThe second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a 56% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2014. Despite tight security, elections in 26 constituencies concluded peacefully. High turnout was reported in key regions like Sri Mata Vaishno Devi and Surankot.
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Jammu-Kashmir polls: Kishtwar records highest voter turnout at 80.14 pc, Pulwama lowest at 46.65 pc
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 19, 2024, 08:32 AM ISTJammu-Kashmir Phase 1 polling: In Pulwama district, the Pulwama segment witnessed 50.42 per cent polling, followed by Rajpora 48.07 per cent, Pampore 44.74 per cent and Tral 43.21 per cent.
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J-K elections: 59 per cent voter turnout in first phase, no significant change from polls 2014
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 18, 2024, 11:42 PM ISTThe next phases of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are on September 25 and October 1. The votes will be counted on October 8.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 63.37 pc voter turnout recorded in sixth phase, reports Election Commissio
India | May 28, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a 63.37% voter turnout for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections held on May 25 across 58 constituencies. The turnout included 61.95% male, 64.95% female, and 18.67% third gender voters.
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EC releases data of five phases polling, says 'Nobody can change data of votes polled'
India | May 25, 2024, 05:18 PM ISTAfter a strife over the delay in the release of poll data, the Election Commission of India released a comprehensive data of absolute number of votes polled in five phases.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 61 per cent polling recorded in sixth phase, Bengal leads with 78 pc
India | May 26, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6 Updates: Polling on 58 seats across seven States and Union Territories (UTs) concluded on Saturday in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Now, the seventh and last phase of general elections is left, which will vote on June 1.
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Supreme Court refuses to direct EC to upload booth-wise voter turnout data amid Lok Sabha polls
India | May 24, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTDuring the hearing, the bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website. The apex court took into cognisance the EC argument that giving 17C on website could lead to mischief and create mistrust among voters.