Nilambur Bypoll Witnesses Slight Increase in Voter Turnout
The Nilambur Assembly constituency bypoll saw a slight uptick in voter turnout compared to the 2021 elections. The final turnout was 75.27%, slightly exceeding the previous 75.20%. Key candidates included M Swaraj and Aryadan Shoukath among others. The bypoll was called after P V Anvar's resignation.
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The Nilambur Assembly constituency bypoll reported a marginal increase in voter turnout compared to the 2021 elections, according to official figures from the Election Commission released on Friday.
The final count showed a voter turnout of 75.27%, slightly above the 75.20% recorded in the prior 2021 elections. Initial turnout reports late Thursday night indicated a 73.26% turnout. Vote counting is scheduled for June 23.
Polling commenced Thursday at 7 am amidst stringent security, with central and state police forces deployed. The proceedings were monitored live through an expansive webcasting system. The constituency, home to 2.32 lakh voters, witnessed a competitive field of 10 candidates, addressing the vacancy post-P V Anvar's resignation as MLA.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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