Delhi records over 60 pc voter turnout, sees dip in polling percentage

Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 60.21 per cent on Sunday, down from 65 per cent in 2014, in its seven Lok Sabha seats, with instances of EVM glitches and missing voter names reported from various areas.

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said the turnout did not meet expectations considering the awareness campaigns his office had undertaken to draw voters to polling stations.

"The voter turnout was not what we expected. In 2014 it was around 65 per cent but this time it might turn out around 61 per cent (figures still coming in from some polling stations) which is a disappointment.

"We had done a lot of publicity campaigns and shows by stars," he said.

The reasons have to be analysed, Singh said, adding that sweltering heat and Sunday being a holiday, could have affected turnout.

"In 2014, elections the were held on April 10, which was not during vacations or severe heat. Even schools were open at that time.

"This time, elections were on a Sunday and with Saturday being a .