Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: North East Delhi Records Highest Voter Turnout at 11 AM

Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting Update and Key Details

Voting is underway on Saturday for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi, with a turnout of 21.69% recorded by 11 AM. According to the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, the North East Delhi constituency saw the highest voter turnout at 24.49%, while the Chandni Chowk constituency reported the lowest turnout at 18.55%.

Smooth Voting Process

Election officials have reported no technical glitches or delays at any polling stations. This election has seen enthusiastic participation from the public, with long queues of voters observed at various polling centers since morning. Security has been tightened at polling stations to ensure the smooth conduct of the election and prevent any untoward incidents.

High Turnout in North East Delhi

Several factors are attributed to the high voter turnout in the North East Delhi area. An extensive awareness campaign about the election was conducted, with local leaders and social workers going door-to-door to educate people about the importance of voting and encouraging them to participate in large numbers.

Low Turnout in Chandni Chowk

In contrast, the low voter turnout in Chandni Chowk may be due to people’s busy schedules and other personal reasons. However, the Election Commission is implementing various measures throughout the day to increase the voter turnout.

Use of EVMs and VVPATs

The election in Delhi is seeing widespread use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. Election officials have confirmed that all polling stations are operating EVMs and VVPATs without any technical issues reported.

Adequate Arrangements and Facilities

A large number of election staff and security personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth operation of the voting process. Primary medical facilities are also available at polling stations to handle any emergencies.

Special arrangements have been made for senior citizens and differently-abled voters to ensure they can exercise their franchise without difficulty.

Enthusiastic Participation and Political Landscape

The citizens of Delhi are showing great enthusiasm for the elections, and it is expected that the voter turnout will increase by the end of the day. Candidates from all political parties are actively working to bring voters to polling stations, encouraging their supporters to vote in large numbers.

Overall, the participation of the people in this democratic festival is commendable, and it will play a crucial role in strengthening the democratic process. The Election Commission and other related agencies are fully committed to ensuring that the election process is fair, free, and peaceful.