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Politics
Record 13% Surge in Voter Turnout as Badgaon‑Kotra Hits 69.48% Polling in Second Round
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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The second round of voting recorded a 69.48% turnout, with Badgaon‑Kotra constituency posting a record 13% higher participation than the previous first‑phase benchmark.
The ongoing election saw 69.48% of eligible voters cast their ballots in the second round, according to the latest figures released by the election officials. This level of participation marks a significant rise compared with earlier phases of the same poll.
In the Badgaon‑Kotra constituency, voter turnout surged by 13% over the first‑phase average, setting a new record for the area. Election monitors noted that the heightened engagement was reflected in longer queues at polling stations and a higher number of voting machines in operation.
Authorities attribute the increase to intensified voter awareness drives and smoother logistical arrangements. The heightened turnout is expected to influence the final outcome of the contest, as parties vie for the crucial seats in the region.
Election officials have pledged to maintain transparency and continue monitoring voter behavior as the counting process approaches, assuring the public that the results will reflect the will of the electorate.
In the Badgaon‑Kotra constituency, voter turnout surged by 13% over the first‑phase average, setting a new record for the area. Election monitors noted that the heightened engagement was reflected in longer queues at polling stations and a higher number of voting machines in operation.
Authorities attribute the increase to intensified voter awareness drives and smoother logistical arrangements. The heightened turnout is expected to influence the final outcome of the contest, as parties vie for the crucial seats in the region.
Election officials have pledged to maintain transparency and continue monitoring voter behavior as the counting process approaches, assuring the public that the results will reflect the will of the electorate.