EC update: 52.28pc polling in Lucknow, Mohanlalganj stands at 62.88pc

Final voter turnout in Lucknow Lok Sabha seat is 52.28%, lower than 2019, while Mohanlalganj exceeded previous turnout with 62.88%.

Updated on: May 22, 2024, 05:32:05 IST

By Rohit Kumar Singh, LUCKNOW

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According to the revised figure, final voter turnout in Lucknow Lok Sabha seat is 52.28 percent and it remained behind its previous voter turnout of 54.78 percent in 2019 polls, confirmed state election commission officials here on Tuesday. “The Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha seat, however, has breached its 2019 Lok Sabha poll voter turnout of 62.74 percent with final figure of 62.88 percent voter turnout this time,” they added.

This time, voter turnout was 2.5 percent below as compared to 2019 Lok Sabha polls. (For Representation)

Sharing the final figure on Tuesday, the election commission officials said the total voter turnout for Lucknow Lok Sabha which comprises five urban assembly segments, including Lucknow Cantt, Lucknow East, Lucknow West, Lucknow Central and Lucknow North, is 52.28 which is around 2.5 percent below as compared to 2019 Lok Sabha poll.

Lucknow seat has always remained behind its adjoining Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha that comprises four assembly segments of Lucknow, including Sarojini Nagar, Bakshi Ka Talab, Mohanlalganj and Malihabad, and Sidhauli assembly segment of Sitapur.

This time, Mohanlalganj breached its previous record of 62.74 percent with 62.88 percent polling, which is around 0.14 percent more than 2019 polls. The Mohanlalganj has maintained its trend of crossing 60% polling mark in Lok Sabha polls since 2014. The poll percentage here was 60.75 in 2014 elections, 46.27 in 2009 and 54.007 in 2004 polls.

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Rohit Kumar Singh is a senior journalist based in Lucknow and currently serves as Special Correspondent and City Chief with Hindustan Times. With over 25 years of experience in journalism, he specialises in investigative reporting, with a strong focus on crime, policing, internal security, terrorism, governance and public policy in Uttar Pradesh. He began his journalism career in 2000 and joined Hindustan Times in June 2008 after working with The Daily Pioneer and Sahara Samay. Over the years, he has produced numerous high-impact investigative and exclusive reports on organised crime, terrorism, law enforcement, politics, governance and public administration. Rohit has extensively covered major criminal investigations, terror incidents, elections, police reforms, anti-terror operations, corruption, communal violence and other sensitive security issues. His reporting is recognised for its accuracy, depth, strong sourcing and analytical approach, making him one of the most respected journalists covering the police and internal security beat in Uttar Pradesh. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered stories that have shaped public discourse, exposed systemic lapses and promoted accountability in governance and law enforcement. He continues to focus on public-interest journalism, combining investigative reporting with in-depth analysis of issues that impact governance and public safety.Read More

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