Voter Turnout News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Supreme Court asks ECI to examine ADR, Mahua Moitra's pleas for disclosure of voter turnout data
New Delhi, March 18: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine the plea seeking disclosure of final authenticated data of voter turnout in all polling stations within 48 hours of the polling.
Gurugram civic polls: Over 11.7 lakh voters to exercise franchise
Gurugram, March 1: Over 11.7 lakh voters will exercise their franchise at 1,109 booths in five municipal areas including Gurugram, Manesar, Pataudi, Sohna and Farrukhnagar in Gurugram district on Sunday.
Voting went on peacefully: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer after MLC elections
Hyderabad, February 27: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy said that voting in the MLC elections happened peacefully, and the voting percentage in the Nalgonda Teachers' constituency is 93.55%.
Over 65 pc polling in Andhra Pradesh MLC elections
Amaravati, Feb 27: More than 65 per cent polling was recorded for the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council election from the Krishna-Guntur graduates' constituency while over 63 voters cast their votes in the East-West Godavari graduates' constituency.
Deeply troubling, says MEA on US administration's information on funding in India
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday said that the United States' administration's information regarding funding in India is "deeply troubling" and has led to concerns regarding foreign interference in India's internal affairs.
Trump again questions US funding for India's 'voter turnout'; BJP demands probe into deep state angle
New Delhi, February 21: After US President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India and 'kickbacks', the Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the money was used to sustain "deep state assets" in India and demanded a probe into the matter.
They have a lot more money: Trump questions USD 21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Washington DC, February 19: Following the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decision to cancel USD 21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India', President Donald Trump said that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, did not need such financial support.
USAID India voter row: NGOs did the work for whom? Questions arise
New Delhi, Feb 17: Several questions are cropping up over the USAID funds made available to several NGOs in the country.
Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels USD 22 million intended for 'voter turnout in India'
Washington DC, February 16: The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a USD 22 million funding intended for "voter turnout in India" on Saturday (Local Time).
Delhi records 60.42 per cent voter turnout in high stakes election battle
New Delhi, February 6: Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 60.42 per cent in the high-stakes assembly elections on Wednesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
Let's break voting records and show Nation Delhi's commitment to democracy: CEO R Alice Vaz
New Delhi, February 4: As Delhi prepares for the Voting Day of the assembly election 2025, Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz has urged all eligible voters to participate in large numbers on polling day, February 5th. Emphasizing voting as a fundamental civic duty, she encouraged every voter to exercise their franchise and be part of this grand celebration of democracy.
Wish to see Kerala becoming first state to achieve 100 per cent voter turnout: Guv Arlekar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25: Newly appointed Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday said that he expects the southern state to become the first one in the country to achieve 100 per cent voter turnout.
1 pc increase in literacy rate in India, leads to 25 pc rise in female voter's turnout: SBI Report
New Delhi, January 13: One per cent increase in literacy rate in India leads to 25 per cent increase in female voter's turnout, says a report by State Bank of India.
India likely to enter top 3 globally in terms of voter participation in elections: SBI Report
New Delhi, January 10: India is on track to secure a spot among the top three countries globally in terms of voter turnout, according to a recent research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).