 "76.9% polling in Arunachal Pradesh: EC")
Arunachal Pradesh recorded 76.96% polling in the recently concluded parliamentary elections with the female electorates outnumbering their male counterparts by over 4%, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C B Kumar said here today.
"After compilation of reports received from all the districts, the state scripted 76.96% polling in the recently concluded parliamentary polls with 79.16% voting by female electors in comparison to 74.75% by male voters," Kumar said in a statement.
Voting for the parliamentary election in the state was held on April 9 along with the state assembly polls.
In 49 assembly constituencies out of total 60, where polling was held for assembly polls, the polling percentage recorded was 78.37% out of which 81.29% were females against 75.50% male voters.
Khonsa West Assembly constituency with 90.63% voters turn up topped the list, whereas Itanagar with 54.68% polling was at the bottom.
Altogether, four constituencies recorded more than 90% voting, the statement said.
All but one assembly constituency witnessed more than 70% voting during this election.
In 2009 assembly polls, the final turn up was scripted at 79.50%, the statement added.
"After compilation of reports received from all the districts, the state scripted 76.96% polling in the recently concluded parliamentary polls with 79.16% voting by female electors in comparison to 74.75% by male voters," Kumar said in a statement.
Voting for the parliamentary election in the state was held on April 9 along with the state assembly polls.
Also Read
In Arunachal West constituency, the voting was 73.39% out of which 75.35% consists of female and 71.36% male voters, while in Arunachal East constituency, the polling percentage was 82.04 (84.83% female and 79.39 male).
In 49 assembly constituencies out of total 60, where polling was held for assembly polls, the polling percentage recorded was 78.37% out of which 81.29% were females against 75.50% male voters.
Khonsa West Assembly constituency with 90.63% voters turn up topped the list, whereas Itanagar with 54.68% polling was at the bottom.
Altogether, four constituencies recorded more than 90% voting, the statement said.
All but one assembly constituency witnessed more than 70% voting during this election.
In 2009 assembly polls, the final turn up was scripted at 79.50%, the statement added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%