The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the final voter turnout data for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, recording 66.14% for Phase 1 and 66.71% for Phase 2, with a decrease of under 4% and under 3% respectively compared to the previous election. This release has sparked controversy as the opposition has raised concerns about the integrity of the data, citing a significant delay in the publication and a notable increase in the figures compared to initial estimates. The revised figures show an increase of 5.75% from the preliminary data released four days after Phase 2. The opposition has criticized the ECI for potential violations of the Model of Conduct and the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The ECI has denied any delay in the release of the data. Additionally, comparisons with the 2019 elections indicate a decrease in voter turnout, which some attribute to an ongoing heatwave affecting voter participation.
EC Revises Phase 2 Voter Turnout Data Poll Panel Counters 'Delay Charge' 'Delay' Of Data Irks I.N.D.I.A Oppn Questions 'Over 5% Rise' Shah Dismantles 'Manipulation' Charge Can No. Of Voters Be Manipulated At All? Watch @TheNewsHour AGENDA with @MadhavGK @ 10:27 PM https://t.co/0qUucdHMlU
#NoBigDrop | 'Low voter turnout', 'democracy in danger' narratives crumble - EC data calls out opposition's bluff Tune in here to watch The Debate and fire in your views - https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf… #Congress #INDIAlliance #BJP #LokSabhaElection2024 #Arnab #ArnabGoswami https://t.co/5vcgsRGpUn
#ElectionCommission puts out data 11 days after first phase and 5 days after second phase of polling. Opposition questions the delay and the difference in provisional and final data! Why is there a low voter turnout? @Zakka_Jacob decodes the numbers #LokSabhaElection2024 https://t.co/dXKbmqOO1B
#NoBigDrop | "A day after the EC released the data on turnout, the entire ecosystem has descended to say don’t believe the data. The entire ecosystem that doubted the EVM is now doubting the turnout data": Arnab Tune in here to watch Nation's Sharpest Opinion and fire in your… https://t.co/jUgRrXJ2xW
#NoBigDrop | Election Commission's voter turnout data for 2 phases comes as a tight slap on the opposition's face Tune in here to watch Nation's Sharpest Opinion and fire in your views - https://t.co/6Xgvs8HmFk #Congress #INDIAlliance #BJP #LokSabhaElection2024 #Arnab… https://t.co/qFZq94c6wP
EC Revises Phase 2 Voter Turnout Data Poll Panel Counters 'Delay Charge' 'Delay' Of Data Irks I.N.D.I.A Oppn Questions 'Over 5% Rise' Shah Dismantles 'Manipulation' Charge Can No. Of Voters Be Manipulated At All? Watch @TheNewsHour AGENDA with @MadhavGK @ 10:27 PM https://t.co/sZBYiSweyk
Turnout data 'delay', Opposition questioning election integrity? @Zakka_Jacob decodes the numbers on the magic wall #BrassTacks #LokSabhaElection2024 https://t.co/dXnV4l9qAD
#Live | Turnout data 'delay', Opposition questioning election integrity?; 'Vote BJP' twister in Bengal, Adhir exposes I.N.D.I.A bloc breakdown? Watch #BrassTacks with @Zakka_Jacob https://t.co/bEmUYR50px
Voter Turnout Data Row 'Absolutely no delay in disclosure': Elections Commission counters Opposition's 'delay' charge. @SagarikaMitra26 & @MadhavGK share details. (Inputs as per EC Sources) #ElectionCommission #VoterTurnout #LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/IAX7dYoFaT
'Vote BJP' twister in Bengal, Adhir exposes I.N.D.I.A bloc breakdown? Watch #BrassTacks with @Zakka_Jacob at 9:27 PM only on CNN-News18 https://t.co/PEU3c6EvFx
#Data | The voter turnout data suggest that turnout has fallen somewhat in both phases compared to the 2019 elections. One of the key reasons propounded for the lower turnout is the ongoing heat wave across many States, @vrsrini writes. https://t.co/p5KYAb0q5x
Turnout data 'delay', Opposition questioning election integrity? Watch #BrassTacks with @Zakka_Jacob at 8:57 PM only on CNN-News18 https://t.co/2hRjD33RCD
'Unusual & worrying': Opposition questions ECI over delay in release of final voter turnout figures @Elizasherine shares details with @JamwalNews18 #LokasabhaElection2024 https://t.co/rkgFCSLLHU
ECI publishes revised voter turnout after phases 1 & 2, Opposition questions revision of the data. "Four days after Phase 2 ends, Election Commission releases final voting figures. A bump up (jump in turnout) of 5.75% from what EC released 4 days ago!" - @derekobrienmp tweets.… https://t.co/QG3poCule9
#Data | The voter turnout data suggest that turnout has fallen somewhat in both phases compared to the 2019 elections. One of the key reasons propounded for the lower turnout is the ongoing heat wave across many States, @vrsrini writes. Read more here: https://t.co/Jg0z4JSvCh
#Breaking ECI publishes revised voter turnout after phases 1 & 2, Opposition questions revision of the data. "We have complained repeatedly to the EC on such blatant and brazen violations of not just the Model of Conduct but also of RPA, 1951, and of various Supreme Court… https://t.co/evQV62Doa4
#LokSabhaElections2024 | Turnout figures are in: Under 4% point dip in first phase, under 3% point in second phase https://t.co/dE2GSTys6P
Lok Sabha Polls: EC Releases Final Voter Turnout Data Of 2 Phases, Opposition Raises Doubts https://t.co/TdId5047C7
#ElectionsWithNDTV | Election Commission releases final voter turnout for Phase 1 and Phase 2 🗳️Phase 1- 66.14% 🗳️Phase 2 - 66.71% @aishvaryjain reports https://t.co/j3gb2lMmFq