Telangana Sets a Record of 70.60% Voter Participation

With the exception of a few minor incidents, Thursday’s elections for the 119-member Telangana Legislative Assembly saw a voter participation of 70.60 percent.

Late on Thursday, official sources said that the final vote totals would be revealed later.

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In the midst of strict security protocols, voting in all 119 assembly segments started at 7 AM. Voting ended at 4 p.m. in 13 seats impacted by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), and it continued until 5 p.m. in the remaining 106.

Voting was permitted for those who were in line before to the designated closing hour.

On December 3, the results will be made public.

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The opposition Congress launched a determined attempt to remove the incumbent, while the BRS is attempting to hold onto power in the state for a third term in a row.

A complex campaign has also been carried out by the BJP, featuring a number of prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at rallies across the state.

The majority of exit polls on Thursday indicated that Congress would win Telangana.