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Telangana assembly elections: Rural & urban vote patterns in stark contrast, surprises likely - 2023-12-01T15:43:32+05:30

The Election Commission will release consolidated figures of voting percentages from all constituencies on Friday. In urban areas, voting picked up in the evening, and analysts believe that the results on Sunday could bring surprises if BJP's vote share increases. Observers note that BJP's push for SC sub-categorisation and extensive campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah may help the party split votes.
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With 46.5% turnout, laggard Hyderabad disappoints yet again - 2023-12-01T09:52:20+05:30

Hyderabad's disappointing turnout of 46.5% in the Telangana assembly elections was attributed to urban apathy, long queues, and split votes. Despite efforts to increase awareness and engagement, the IT belt of the city failed to impress, with areas like Serilingampally, Rajendernagar, and Kukatpally showing a decline in voter turnout compared to previous years. Gated community residents mentioned factors such as extended weekends and holiday vacations as contributing to the low participation. Residents complained of waiting in line for hours, and electors expressed frustration over the lack of new booths despite the increase in enrollment.
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