Maharashtra and Punjab Focus on Voter Turnout

Several districts in Maharashtra and Punjab are actively addressing voter turnout concerns ahead of upcoming elections. In Thane, Collector Ashok Shingare emphasized the need for corrective measures to combat urban apathy, with 62 of 64 urban constituencies recording below-average turnout in 2019. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar aims to increase its turnout by at least 5%, while Nagpur district has set a target of 75% after a low turnout of 54.30% in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In Punjab, the recent Gram Panchayat elections recorded a 77% turnout, with Mansa topping the list at 83.27%. Election officials are focusing on improving facilities for elderly and disabled voters and ensuring transparency through enhanced monitoring. The elections in Maharashtra are scheduled for November 20, with results to be counted on November 23.