83.96% men, 86.2% women voted at polling stations in Assembly poll across Tamil Nadu: EC
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (EC) reported a record voter turnout of 84% in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23.
Background
Out of 5,73,43,291 electors, 4,87,98,833 voters cast their ballots across 75,064 polling booths. The figures exclude postal ballots of officials, service voters, and Form 12D votes from persons aged 85+ and persons with disabilities.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact83.96% of men and 86.2% of women voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
- FactA total of 4,87,98,833 voters cast ballots out of 5,73,43,291 electors.
- FactVotes of nearly 1.1 lakh officials using Election Duty Certificates (EDC) were included in the reported figures.
- FactForm 12D is used for voting by persons aged 85 and above and persons with disabilities.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of high voter turnout in strengthening grassroots democracy and the role of the Election Commission in ensuring inclusive participation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inclusion mechanisms: Ensuring accessibility for elderly and disabled voters via Form 12D
- Logistical integrity: Managing secure ballot systems for officials and service voters
- Democratic legitimacy: Correlation between high turnout and representative governance
Keywords: voter turnout · electoral franchise · inclusive participation · Election Commission of India · postal ballots
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