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Leap of Faith Journey of Indian Elections

In Nagaland, smallest of the three poll bound states, 2315 Nagaland recorded 87.38 percent voter turnout in the
polling stations were set up to capture the verdict of single phased polling on February 27.
13.17 lakh electors. Elections took place in 2291 polling
stations in 59 constituencies, as the Akuluto seat was Created under Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act,
won uncontested. As many as 387 booths were 1969, Meghalaya gained the status of a full-fledged state
completely women operated, whereas seven were all- in January, 1972. The state had 21.64 lakh voters for
youth managed and three were completely PwD run. A whom 3482 polling stations were set up. The number of
total of 183 candidates including four women polling stations signifies a jump of nearly 13 percent over
representing 12 political parties and independents were the previous elections in 2018. A total of 369 candidates
in the fray. Around 7000 PwD electors and 36400 voters including 36 women vied for 59 seats, even as election to
in 80+ senior citizens category were on the electoral roll. Sohiong constituency in East Khasi District was adjourned

Polling Station at St Baptist School, Nagaland

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