Voter turnout in Tamil Nadu in 2nd phase 71.87%

April 19, 2019 14:27

Tamil Nadu recorded an average voter turnout of a little over 71 per cent in the elections

held to 38 Lok Sabha seats on Thursday, the EC said on Friday.

Dharmapuri Parliamentary constituency recorded the highest turnout of 80.49 per cent, Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo said.

"The average voter turnout during the general elections to the 38 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu yesterday is 71.87 per cent," he said.

He indicated the number may see minor change as the observers were in the process of tallying EVMs and VVPATs.

South Chennai Lok Sabha segment recorded the lowest turnout at 56.41 per cent, he added.

Regarding the bypolls to the 18 assembly seats, Sahoo said the turnout stood at 75.57 percent.

On allegations of irregularities at a polling booth in Dharmapuri, Sahoo said a "special report" has been sought from the District Electoral Officer.

-- PTI

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