Voters have locked the fate of 69 candidates in EVMs on seven assembly seats in the state. The decision on win-loss will now be taken on November 23.
The voting percentage on these seven seats has fluctuated as compared to the last election. In such a situation, the voting graph is also being used to predict win-loss. The Chief Election Officer has released the voting percentage till 5 pm on Wednesday. A total of 64.82% voters cast their votes till evening. During this time, the highest voting percentage of 71.45% was recorded in Ramgarh assembly constituency of Alwar district. It is believed that the final figure of vote percentage will be released on Thursday. The reason for this is that the Election Department matches different data and releases the final vote percentage.
The voting started at 7 am on Wednesday, which continued till 6 pm. During the voting, an atmosphere of unrest was seen in many assembly constituencies.
At many places, the police pacified the situation by explaining and at some places by chasing people away from the spot.
After this, the police also ensured smooth voting. Here, after the voting, EVM machines, control units and VVPAT machines were deposited at the counting centres till late night. Here the EVMs will be kept under tight security. After this, the counting of votes will take place on November 23. More than 19 lakh 37 thousand voters were registered to vote in Salumbar, Chaurasi, Jhunjhunu, Ramgarh, Khinvsar, Dausa and Deoli-Uniara seats.
Police deployed at all the polling centres
During the voting, a large number of police force was deployed at the centres. Along with the local police, additional force was also deployed. Also, armed policemen were deployed around sensitive polling centres. After voting, EVM machines were taken to the counting centres amid tight security.
There will be a three-tier security cover at the counting centres till November 23. During this time, only authorised persons will be allowed entry.
Monitoring through live webcast
During the voting, live webcast was done from CCTV cameras installed inside and outside the polling centre, through which continuous monitoring was done at the level of Returning Officer, District Election Officer and Election Department.
At many places, new voters and youth not only voted themselves but also motivated other voters through social media. Throughout the day, elderly and women voters also showed great enthusiasm towards participation in the elections and their own responsibility.
Special arrangements made for Divyang and women
Enthusiasm for voting was seen at the polling stations managed by women and Divyangjan in all seven constituencies.
Many voters reached these centres to exercise their franchise.
Voters were encouraged through activities like Hela Toli and Hela Khayal etc. at all the centers with low voting. Newly married couples also cast their votes at some polling stations.