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Rajasthan Bypolls: 79% Voter Turnout Amid Peaceful Anta Assembly Election

The Anta Assembly bypoll concluded with an impressive 79.32 percent voter turnout despite some early challenges. Voters showed remarkable enthusiasm, forming queues early in the morning and maintaining steady participation throughout the day. While technical glitches and initial boycotts posed minor disruptions, swift administrative action ensured smooth polling operations. All eyes are now on the counting results that will determine the new MLA in this triangular contest between BJP, Congress, and an independent candidate.

Key Points: Rajasthan Anta Bypoll Records 79.32 Percent Voter Turnout

  • Voter turnout steadily climbed from 5% to 79% throughout election day
  • Technical glitches in EVM machines temporarily halted voting at two locations
  • Seven hypersensitive polling stations received additional paramilitary security deployment
  • Initial voter boycotts in two villages were resolved through administrative persuasion
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Rajasthan Assembly bypolls: Voting concludes peacefully with 79.32 pc voter turnout

Anta Assembly bypoll concludes with 79.32% voter turnout despite initial boycotts and technical glitches. Strong security ensures peaceful polling across 268 booths.

"Vote first, then have refreshments - Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, Nov 11

Voting for the Anta Assembly by-election concluded peacefully on Tuesday with a 79.32 per cent voter turnout recorded by 5 p.m., officials said.

Voters showed strong enthusiasm, with queues forming early in the morning and steady participation throughout the day.

Polling began at 7 a.m. and continued until 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to officials, the polling process remained peaceful across all 268 booths, where 2,27,563 voters were eligible to vote.

Security personnel sealed the booth gates after the voting time ended.

The voter turnout rose steadily during the day -- 5.26 per cent by 9:21 a.m., 14.09 per cent by 10 a.m., 29.86 per cent by 11 a.m., 48.19 per cent by 1 p.m., 64.68 per cent by 3 p.m., and finally 79.32 per cent by 5 p.m.

Despite minor disruptions, including technical glitches in EVM and VVPAT machines at Balunda and booth number 209, polling resumed swiftly after repairs.

At the start of polling, voters in Sakli and Ganeshpura villages had announced boycotts over local grievances such as road and pond development.

However, after persuasion from the administration, Ganeshpura villagers agreed to vote and arrived at the Badgaon polling station.

To ensure security, Rajasthan Police, Rajasthan Armed Constabulory, and paramilitary forces were deployed, especially at seven hypersensitive polling stations in Mangrol municipality.

The Election Commission also introduced special initiatives, including vote warriors -- a group of students and teachers encouraging voter turnout at low-participation booths.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma urged voters to exercise their franchise, saying, "Vote first, then have refreshments", emphasising the importance of participation for good governance. Voters queued up enthusiastically despite rising temperatures, and the turnout remained high across both Mangrol tehsil (31 per cent) and Mangrol Municipality (33 per cent) by midday. Overall, polling was marked by discipline, enthusiasm, and strong administrative coordination."

The counting of votes will be conducted under tight security later this week, and all eyes are now on the results, which will determine the new MLA for the Anta Assembly constituency.

As many as 15 candidates are in fray in this bypoll, however it is a triangular contest between BJP's Morpal Suman, Congress' Pramod Jain Bhaya and Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who is a Congress rebel.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see peaceful polling, but the EVM glitches are concerning. We need more reliable machines for our elections. Still, kudos to the administration for quick repairs and maintaining law and order.
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Arjun K
The way administration convinced Ganeshpura villagers to vote shows good governance. People's issues should be heard, but voting is our fundamental right. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Impressive to see voters standing in queues despite the heat. This shows how seriously Indians take their democratic duties. The steady increase in turnout percentages throughout the day is remarkable!
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Vikram M
Triangular contest makes this bypoll very interesting. Independent candidate Naresh Meena being a Congress rebel could split votes. Waiting eagerly for the results! 🤞
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Michael C
The security arrangements by Rajasthan Police and paramilitary forces deserve appreciation. Peaceful elections are the foundation of a strong democracy. Well done!

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