In the wake of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, voter turnout in the state reached 65.11%, marking a notable increase from the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2019 Assembly elections, which saw turnouts of 61.39% and 61.4%, respectively. This turnout is the highest since 1995 when it was 71.7%, and could play a crucial role in determining the next government upon the announcement of results on November 23. Kolhapur led with the highest voting percentage at 76.25%, while Mumbai City recorded the lowest at 52.07%.
Key electoral battles included NCP’s Hasan Musrif against NCP-SP’s Samarjeetsinh Ghatge in Kolhapur and Congress’ Rahul Patil against Shinde Sena’s Chandradip Narke in Karvir. Other districts with notable turnout included Naxal-affected Gadchiroli at 73.68%, Ahmednagar at 71.73%, and Buldhana at 70.32%. Vidharbha and Western Maharashtra saw an increase in participation, whereas urban areas like Mumbai Suburban lagged with only 55.77%. The overall urban voter engagement was varied, with Bhandup in Mumbai’s Eastern suburbs showing a turnout of 61.1%, while Bandra West reported 50.36% and Colaba 44.49%. This increased voter base and engagement are pivotal in shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape.
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