Kerala Assembly Elections See Increased Voter Turnout in Palakkad
Kerala Assembly Elections: Palakkad Records Higher Turnout Than 2021
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The recent Kerala Assembly elections saw Palakkad district recording a voter turnout of 80.61%, surpassing previous years. Notably, Kunnathunad constituency in Ernakulam achieved over 84% turnout. Overall, the state experienced increased voter engagement compared to the 2021 elections.
- 01Palakkad district recorded a voter turnout of 80.61%, up from 76% in 2021.
- 02Kunnathunad constituency in Ernakulam achieved a turnout of 84.09%.
- 03Kozhikode and Palakkad districts also reported high turnout figures of 81.36% and 80.54% respectively.
- 04Malappuram district saw a 4 percentage point increase in voter turnout.
- 05Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts had lower turnouts of 70.76% and 74.56%.
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The Kerala Assembly elections concluded with a notable increase in voter turnout, particularly in Palakkad district, which recorded 80.61% participation, up from 76% in 2021. The overall number of electors was adjusted from 2.78 crore to 2.71 crore following the Special Electoral Roll (SIR). Ernakulam district's Kunnathunad constituency stood out with a turnout of 84.09%, marking a significant rise from 82.5% in 2021. Other constituencies in Ernakulam, such as Tripunithura, Kalamassery, and North Paravur, also exceeded the 80% mark, reflecting strong voter engagement. Districts like Kozhikode (81.36%) and Palakkad (80.54%) followed closely, while Malappuram noted a 4 percentage point increase from its previous turnout of 75.8% in 2021. In contrast, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam reported lower turnouts of 70.76% and 74.56% respectively, indicating varying levels of voter engagement across the state.
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The increased voter turnout indicates a growing engagement among the electorate in Kerala, reflecting a heightened interest in the electoral process.
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