As Maharashtra’s assembly election progresses, the voter turnout till 1 PM has reached 32.18%, with early signs of a potentially strong showing in the state’s democratic exercise. Despite this, Mumbai’s turnout remains noticeably lower than the state average, reflecting a regional variation.
Turnout Breakdown Across Maharashtra
By midday, the urban heart of Maharashtra, Mumbai, saw a 27.73% voter turnout, with suburban areas faring slightly better at 30.43%. In contrast, the state’s rural districts are leading with much higher participation. Gadchiroli, located in the eastern part of the state, registered the highest turnout at 50.89%, reflecting robust civic engagement in its 288 assembly constituencies.
In comparison to 2019’s turnout of 61.4%, these early numbers suggest a potentially lower overall participation, but it remains to be seen whether turnout will surge in the later hours of the day. Historically, afternoon voting rates have seen an uptick, which may increase the final tally closer to last election’s numbers.
Key Constituencies Witnessing Voter Action
Among the constituencies with significant early voting activity, the rural areas of Aheri and Armori in Gadchiroli posted impressive turnout figures, both exceeding 30% by 11 AM. In Mumbai, the constituency of Worli recorded 14.59%, while Mahim showed a slightly higher 19.66%. Thane’s Kopri-Pachpakhadi, represented by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, registered a voter turnout of 18.22%.
The Road Ahead
As voting continues, attention turns to whether turnout will surpass 2019’s 61.4%, with key constituencies like Nagpur and Baramati.
Will the turnout soar in the remaining hours? Time will tell as the election unfolds.
