AP - Huge Turnout for Voting - Who Benefits? YSRCP or TDP+ ?
There was a fervent discussion on the implications for different political parties following the extraordinary voter turnout at the voting places on monday for the assembly and lok sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh. Because of the unusually high temperatures and violent heatwaves this summer, it was anticipated that the state's voter participation would be lower than it was for the 2019 elections.
It was widely anticipated that rural voters would cast their ballots in large numbers early in the morning, between 7 and 11 am, to allow them to return to their agricultural pursuits. Due to their typically more relaxed demeanour, voters from urban areas tend to arrive to polling places later and have lower turnout than voters from rural areas.
However, in contrast to all of these predictions, people flocked to polling places at every polling place, whether they were in an urban or rural region.
This may be the result of significantly improved weather brought on by overnight rains in various areas of the state and a significant drop in temperature.
Election Commission data indicate that by 5 p.m., the state's average polling percentage was close to 65%, and by the time polls closed, which might extend into the late hours, the number might have reached 85%.
It was widely anticipated that rural voters would cast their ballots in large numbers early in the morning, between 7 and 11 am, to allow them to return to their agricultural pursuits. Due to their typically more relaxed demeanour, voters from urban areas tend to arrive to polling places later and have lower turnout than voters from rural areas.
However, in contrast to all of these predictions, people flocked to polling places at every polling place, whether they were in an urban or rural region.
This may be the result of significantly improved weather brought on by overnight rains in various areas of the state and a significant drop in temperature.
Election Commission data indicate that by 5 p.m., the state's average polling percentage was close to 65%, and by the time polls closed, which might extend into the late hours, the number might have reached 85%.
The issue now is which party will profit from this unprecedented voting turnout.
Reports from the field indicate that a significantly larger percentage of people vote in rural than in metropolitan regions.
According to the governing YSRCP research tank, the YSRCP has a distinct advantage because of this unprecedented vote in rural regions.
Numerous reports from metropolitan regions also show that women, the elderly, and those with disabilities showed up in large numbers at the polling places.
An expert stated, "The writing on the wall is clear because these are the jagan government's biggest beneficiaries."
Reports from the field indicate that a significantly larger percentage of people vote in rural than in metropolitan regions.
According to the governing YSRCP research tank, the YSRCP has a distinct advantage because of this unprecedented vote in rural regions.
Numerous reports from metropolitan regions also show that women, the elderly, and those with disabilities showed up in large numbers at the polling places.
An expert stated, "The writing on the wall is clear because these are the jagan government's biggest beneficiaries."
There are, however, other accounts indicating that the large turnout at the polls was a sign of people wanting to express their anger with the jagan regime.
Another observer stated, "They came out in large numbers to vote for the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP combine because they want to get rid of the jagan rule."
According to a tdp leader, the YSRCP leaders' violent attacks on tdp workers at several seats made it evident that they are angry over the rumours of an impending defeat.
The election Commission's limitations prevent an exit poll at this time, so it's possible that the whole picture won't become evident. But it's usual for both sides to project triumph confidence," the expert continued.
Another observer stated, "They came out in large numbers to vote for the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP combine because they want to get rid of the jagan rule."
According to a tdp leader, the YSRCP leaders' violent attacks on tdp workers at several seats made it evident that they are angry over the rumours of an impending defeat.
The election Commission's limitations prevent an exit poll at this time, so it's possible that the whole picture won't become evident. But it's usual for both sides to project triumph confidence," the expert continued.