Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Voter turnout recorded at 58% till 5 pm; check out district-wise list

Electors concluded casting their ballots peacefully amid tight security arrangements in the Maharashtra state election on Wednesday, November 20. A total voter turnout of 58.22 per cent was recorded in Maharashtra, as of 5 pm, as electors in the state exercised their right to select a new administration in the state. All of Maharashtra's 288 Assembly seats went into polls in a single phase. 

Despite a range of measures by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the ease of voting, and motivational campaigns, urban voters in the state continued their dismal record of low participation in cities like Mumbai, Pune and Thane, according to an official statement. The ECI's primary function is to administer and conduct fair elections across the country. 

Turnout figures will be further updated at around 11:45 pm, the ECI said.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, had been monitoring the poll process closely. 

Special emphasis was placed on combating urban apathy owing to the trend of low voter turnout witnessed in urban centres in Maharashtra in past state and parliamentary elections, the ECI said.

In Mumbai, celebrities spurred on voters to show up at the polling booths and fulfil their responsibilities. Cricketer and ECI National Icon Sachin Tendulkar voted along with his family and reiterated his call to others to come out and vote.

Maharashtra Assembly Election | District-Wise Approximate Voter Turnout as of 5 pm on November 20

Maharashtra Election | Counting of Votes Date

The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on November 23, according to the ECI.