Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Elections: 6.56% Voter Turnout Recorded in First Two Hours

Pimpri-Chinchwad | Correspondent
Polling for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections began at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, with an encouraging start as citizens stepped out to cast their votes. According to the election administration, the city recorded a 6.56% voter turnout within the first two hours of polling.

As polling booths opened in the morning, voters were seen arriving steadily across various wards. Senior citizens, women, and young voters showed notable enthusiasm in exercising their democratic right.

Peaceful and Smooth Voting Process

The election administration confirmed that the voting process is proceeding smoothly and peacefully across all wards in the city. Necessary arrangements and voter facilities have been provided at polling stations, while tight security measures have been deployed to ensure a free, fair, and fear-free election process.

Officials anticipate that the voter turnout is likely to increase during the afternoon and evening hours.

Administration’s Appeal to Voters

The Election Commission and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Administration have appealed to all eligible voters to actively participate in the electoral process by casting their votes and contributing to the strengthening of democracy.