Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will voter turnout in Delhi on May 25 be affected due to long weekend?

Delhi's Lok Sabha seats are to be contested on May 25 during the sixth phase, concerns over low voter turnout due to the long weekend coinciding with voting day.

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All seven Lok Sabha (Parliament) seats in Delhi are set to be contested on May 25, during the sixth phase of the election.

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However, voter turnout is expected to be lower than usual, as the voting day coincides with a long weekend. This timing could impact the number of people who turn out to cast their votes.

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As reported by Hindustan Times citing senior officials national capital goes to polls on a Saturday has raised "concerns".

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Given that May 23 (Thursday) is a gazetted holiday for Buddha Purnima and May 26 is a Sunday, officials are concerned that many people might take May 24 (Friday) off to create an extended long weekend.

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This could lead to a drop in voter turnout as residents may choose to travel out of town.

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Earlier on Friday, the Silicon Valley of India observed the situation, as almost half of Bengaluru's eligible voters did not show up to cast their votes during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, PTI reported.

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Across Karnataka's 14 constituencies, the Election Commission reported an estimated voter turnout of 69.23 per cent. According to poll officials, thescorching summer heat is said to be one reason people do not turn up at polling booths in the city.

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