Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 21 April 2024
In the First Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections – 2024, held on April 19, 2024, the singular Lok Sabha seat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands witnessed a voter turnout of 63.99%. The Election Commission of India conducted polls across 102 seats spanning 21 States and Union Territories.
Despite being one of the crucial electoral events, the turnout in Andaman and Nicobar Islands ranked as the 8th lowest among all 21 States/Union Territories in the 1st Phase of Lok Sabha Elections – 2024. However, the Union Territory of Lakshadweep emerged as the leader in voter turnout, boasting a remarkable turnout of 84.16%.
Among the states and Union Territories that went to the polls in the first phase, Bihar marked the lowest voter participation, with only 49.26% turnout. Conversely, Lakshadweep showcased the highest enthusiasm for democratic participation, setting a notable benchmark for civic engagement.
The comprehensive list of voter turnout across various regions during the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections is as follows:
1. Bihar – 49.26%
2. Mizoram – 56.90%
3. Uttarakhand – 57.23%
4. Rajasthan – 57.65%
5. Nagaland – 57.75%
6. Uttar Pradesh – 61.11%
7. Maharashtra – 63.71%
8. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 63.99%
9. Madhya Pradesh – 67.76%
10. Jammu and Kashmir – 68.27%
11. Chattisgarh – 68.29%
12. Tamil Nadu – 69.46%
13. Manipur – 72.17%
14. Arunachal Pradesh – 72.74%
15. Meghalaya – 74.50%
16. Assam – 78.36%
17. Puducherry – 78.90%
18. Sikkim – 80.24%
19. Tripura – 81.48%
20. West Bengal – 81.91%
21. Lakshadweep – 84.16%
As the electoral process unfolds across the nation, these figures serve as crucial indicators of the electorate’s engagement and commitment to the democratic process.