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Low voter turnout marks second phase polls in Western UP
Updated On: 27 April, 2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Parties pushed for higher voter turnout after the initial phase, but even fewer people come to exercise franchise on Friday
Voters queue up during the second phase
The second phase of voting for the 2024 general election took place in Western Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The voter turnout was 52.74 per cent till 5 pm, as per a report put out by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
In the first phase, a voter turnout of 60.25 per cent was recorded, after which the local authorities, ruling party and the Opposition created awareness among the masses about the importance of coming out to vote. However, going by the new figures, it appears that even fewer citizens came out to exercise their franchise on Friday.
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