Kerala Edges Towards Historic 90% Voter Turnout

Kerala's ongoing Assembly elections are witnessing an encouraging rise in voter participation, with the Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U Kelkar, expressing confidence in achieving a 90% turnout.

By 1 pm, voting figures surged from an initial 16.23% at 9 am to 49.70%, indicating a robust public response. Kelkar acknowledged a glitch with electronic voting machines at two booths, causing a brief 30-minute delay in polling commencement.

In an effort to enhance the voting experience, halwa was provided to first-time voters at designated polling stations. However, not everyone received this treat, as reported by some voters in Kozhikode. Nevertheless, voting continues peacefully across Kerala's 30,000 polling stations.