Mixed Reactions From Voters as Pune District Averages 55.51% Turnout in Lok Sabha Constituencies
Reported by Varad Bhatkhande
Pune, 14th May 2024: On Monday (13th May), voting concluded in three Lok Sabha constituencies of Pune District, marking the end of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the district. Pune, Maval, and Shirur Lok Sabha constituencies witnessed voting on Monday while voting for the Baramati constituency took place on May 7th. The voter turnout elicited mixed reactions, with a notably low participation rate. On average, Pune district recorded a voter turnout of only 55.51% in all 4 Lok Sabha Constituencies. In the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, the average turnout across all 4 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Pune district was 57.68%, indicating a decrease of 2.17% in this election compared to the previous one.
Pune Lok Sabha Constituency
In the Pune Lok Sabha Constituency, voter turnout stood at 53.54% in this election. This comprised 51.51% in Vadgaon Sheri, 50.67% in Shivajinagar, 52.43% in Kothrud, 55.47% in Parvati, 53.13% in Pune Cantonment, and 59.24% in Kasba Peth Vidhan Sabha Constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total voter turnout for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency was 49.89%, indicating an increase in this election by a margin of 3.65%. Voters in the Pune Lok Sabha constituency have shown improved turnout compared to the last Lok Sabha elections.
Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency
In the Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency, voter turnout stood at 59.60% in this election. This included 60.29% in Daund, 67.12% in Indapur, 69.48% in Baramati, 53.96% in Purandar, 60.11% in Bhor, and 51.55% in Khadakwasla Vidhan Sabha Constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total turnout for the Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency was 61.82%, indicating a decrease in this election by a margin of 2.22%. Voters in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency have shown a deterioration compared to the last Lok Sabha elections.
Maval Lok Sabha Constituency
In the Maval Lok Sabha Constituency, voter turnout stood at 54.87% in this election. This comprised 50.05% in Panvel, 61.40% in Karjat, 67.07% in Uran, 55.42% in Maval, 52.20% in Chinchwad, and 50.55% in Pimpri Vidhan Sabha Constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total turnout for the Maval Lok Sabha Constituency was 59.59%, indicating a decrease in this election by a margin of 4.72%. Voters in the Maval Lok Sabha constituency have exhibited a deterioration compared to the last Lok Sabha elections.
Shirur Lok Sabha Constituency
In the Shirur Lok Sabha Constituency, voter turnout stood at 54.16% in this election. This included 58.16% in Junnar, 62.96% in Ambegaon, 57.76% in Khed Alandi, 56.91% in Shirur, 49.41% in Bhosari, and 47.71% in Hadapsar Vidhan Sabha Constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total turnout for the Shirur Lok Sabha Constituency was 59.44%, indicating a decrease in this election by a margin of 5.28%. Voters in the Shirur Lok Sabha constituency have shown a deterioration compared to the last Lok Sabha elections.
Why the low voter turnout compared to the last elections?
Pune district sees a high floating population, with many voters either relocated or abroad. Voting falling on a Monday, alongside an extended weekend, might have tempted some to prioritize vacation over voting. Issues like missing names, undelivered voter slips, and challenges in updating data due to Aadhar address changes also played a role. Adverse weather near Mumbai disrupted voting in some constituencies, while bans on phones at polling stations left many voters disgruntled, prompting some to leave without casting their votes.
