Strong Turnout at Commencement of Himachal Panchayat Polls Phase-2
Officials said 10,854 office-bearers were elected unopposed as voting continued across 1,276 panchayats and turnout topped 21% in the opening two hours.
- On Thursday, Himachal Pradesh voters began the second phase of panchayat elections across 1,276 locations, with officials recording over 21 percent turnout within the first two hours of polling.
- This second phase follows the first round held on Tuesday across 1,293 panchayats, while the third and final phase is scheduled for May 30 involving 1,274 panchayats.
- Voter participation varied significantly across districts, as part of a large-scale process involving 10,854 office-bearers who were already elected unopposed.
- State Election Commission Secretary Surjit Singh Rathore oversaw the process using color-coded ballots to distinguish positions: green for Pradhans, yellow for Up-Pradhans, and blue for Zila Parishad Members.
- Participating residents at Dhawahan in Mandi district emphasized the need for better amenities; vote counting begins immediately after polls with results expected by May 31.
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LatestlyHimachal Pradesh Panchayat polls: Women lead record 80% turnout in second phase, outnumber men voters
Himachal Pradesh witnessed enthusiastic participation in the second phase of Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections on Thursday, with nearly 80 per cent voter turnout recorded across 1,276 Gram Panchayats in the state.
Strong Turnout at Commencement of Himachal Panchayat Polls Phase-2
The second phase of Himachal Pradesh's panchayat elections began with over 21 percent voter turnout in the first two hours. Notably, Sirmaur district recorded the highest turnout, while Lahaul and Spiti had the lowest. Voting for the final phase is scheduled for May 30, with results soon to follow.
Phase-2 of Panchayat polls in Himachal: Over 21 percent polling recorded in first two hours
Shimla, May 28 (PTI) Over 21 percent polling was recorded in the first two hours of polling on Thursday for the second phase of panchayat elections in 1,276 panchayats in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The polling commenced at 7 am. The highest voter turnout was 23.59 percent in Sirmaur district while the lowest turnout was […]
Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections Achieve Remarkable 80 Per Cent Voter Turnout in Second Phase
The second phase of Panchayati Raj Institution elections in Himachal Pradesh on May 28 saw a substantial voter turnout, with nearly 80 per cent participation across 1,276 Gram Panchayats. Polling was conducted peacefully from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM using ballot papers and boxes. Many voters, including first-time participants, women, and senior citizens formed long queues at polling centres since early morning. According to the State Election Commiss…
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