1. At 73.19%, Karnataka scripts new record for voter turnout in Assembly elections
Karnataka has created a new record for itself. After reconciliation of figures, the Election Commission of India has announced that the final voter turnout stands at 73.19% in the Karnataka assembly polls held on May 10. With over three lakh postal and vote-from-home ballots yet to be counted, the figure is likely to reach 74%, election officials say. This is said to be the highest turnout ever in the electoral history of the State.
While districts such as Chikkamagaluru and Dakshin Kannada witnessed a big drop in poll percentage, Raichur reported a nearly 3% increase in voter turnout. With over 90% voter turnout, the Melukote seat is among the assembly constituencies which registered higher turnout.
