Kerala Opposition Demands Full Election Data Release From EC

In his letter circulated to the media on Monday, Satheesan pointed out that three days after polling concluded, the Election Commission is yet to release comprehensive figures on its official website, including constituency-wise polling data, vote percentages and postal ballot statistics.

He stressed that the prompt dissemination of such information is vital to ensure public scrutiny and maintain trust in the electoral process.

The opposition leader warned that any delay in making verified data publicly available could lead to uncertainty around an otherwise closely monitored election.

He urged the Commission to act without further delay, noting that timely access to accurate data is crucial for stakeholders ranging from political representatives to researchers and the general public.

According to figures already released by the Commission, a total of 78.03 per cent of the 2.71 crore electorate exercised their franchise.

This includes 75.01 per cent male voters and a significantly higher 80.86 per cent turnout among women, while 57.04 per cent of third gender voters also participated in the electoral process.

Elections were held on April 9 to choose 140 legislators to the State Assembly, with votes scheduled to be counted on May 4.

Kerala, known for its high voter participation and strong democratic traditions, has once again recorded robust turnout figures.

However, the delay in publishing granular data has now come under the spotlight, adding a procedural dimension to the post-poll discourse.

With the counting day approaching, attention is likely to focus on how swiftly the Election Commission responds to the concerns raised and whether the complete dataset will be made available in the coming days.

- IANS