Thane district witnessed a voter turnout of 56.05% in the Maharashtra assembly elections, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s constituency, Kopri-Pachpakhadi, recording a slightly higher turnout of 59.85%, according to updated figures released by district authorities on Thursday.
Highlights of Voter Turnout
- Thane District: 56.05% overall turnout across its 18 assembly constituencies.
- Highest Turnout: Bhiwandi Rural with 69.01%.
- Lowest Turnout: Ambernath at 47.75%.
- Palghar District: A stronger participation with 65.95% voter turnout across its six constituencies.
- Highest Turnout: Vikramgad with an impressive 77.75%.
- Lowest Turnout: Vasai at 60.46%.
Extended Voting in Palghar
In Palghar district, voting extended until 9 PM on Wednesday in some constituencies, indicating a strong turnout even in the later hours.
Statewide Overview
Voting for all 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra was conducted from 7 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday, with certain areas seeing extended hours due to high voter participation.
District Election Officers Ashok Shingare (Thane) and Govind Bodke (Palghar) provided the official data, underscoring the varied participation levels across the constituencies.
