Gurgaon Seeks 70% Voter Turnout in Assembly Polls
Gurgaon Seeks 70% Voter Turnout in Assembly Polls
Gurgaon Seeks 70% Voter Turnout in Assembly Polls
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The Haryana assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 57.2% in Gurgaon, with 8.61 lakh voters participating out of 15.04 lakh registered voters. Significant turnout variations were noted across constituencies, with Sohna recording 68.6% and Pataudi (SC) at 61.4%, while Badshahpur showed improvement from last election's low turnout. The district administration employed various strategies to enhance voter participation, including the establishment of polling booths within gated communities and incentives for first-time voters, such as social media rewards. In addition, extensive security measures were implemented, with around 8,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across 1,507 polling booths. Candidates from various political parties actively encouraged voter turnout through outreach efforts, highlighting the importance of civic engagement. Overall, the election reflected a concerted effort to engage voters and improve turnout compared to previous elections.

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