High Turnout Marks Marathwada's Assembly Elections

In the Maharashtra assembly elections, Marathwada region reported a 60.63% voter turnout by 5 PM. Sillod constituency led with 70.46%, while Nanded had the lowest at 55.88%. Voting took place from 7 AM to 6 PM across 288 constituencies. Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar seeks re-election in Sillod.

The Marathwada region saw a significant voter turnout of 60.63% in the Maharashtra assembly elections by 5 PM on Wednesday. The Sillod constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district emerged as the leader, recording a remarkable 70.46% turnout, according to official figures.

With voting across 288 constituencies from 7 AM to 6 PM, the region comprises 46 assembly segments across eight districts under the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar administrative division. Jalna district had the highest regional turnout at 64.17%, while Nanded lagged with a 55.88% turnout.

Notably, Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Abdul Sattar is vying for another term from the pivotal Sillod seat. The district-wise turnout data shows Aurangabad at 60.83%, Beed at 60.62%, Hingoli at 61.18%, Osmabanad at 58.22%, Parbhani at 62.73%, and Latur at 61.43%.

(With inputs from agencies.)