The single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra saw a voter turnout of 45.53% by 3 PM, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Thane district registered the lowest voter turnout in the state at 38.94%, while Gadchiroli recorded the highest turnout of 62.99% during the same period.
Here’s a district-wise breakdown of voter turnout until 3 PM:
• Mumbai City: 39.34%
• Mumbai Suburban: 40.89%
• Nagpur: 45.45%
• Aurangabad: 47.05%
• Pune: 41.70%
• Nashik: 46.86%
• Satara: 49.82%
• Kolhapur: 54.06%
• Dhule: 47.62%
• Palghar: 46.82%
• Ratnagiri: 50.04%
• Latur: 48.34%
Despite the critical importance of these elections, the low voter turnout in urban regions like Thane and Mumbai highlights a concerning trend.