Chhattisgarh: Phase 1 turnout 71% amid Maoist violence, boycott call
Financial Express Mumbai|November 08, 2023
A PROVISIONAL TURNOUT of around 71% was recorded in the first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections for 20 constituencies on Tuesday, voting for which was held in separate time slots, amid Maoist violence and the call for boycott, officials said
Chhattisgarh: Phase 1 turnout 71% amid Maoist violence, boycott call

"A 70.87% voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh elections Tuesday. However, this figure may go up," a poll official said.

A CRPF commando was injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in Sukma district while his unit was undertaking an area domination operation to ensure security during the polls.

An encounter took place between security forces and Maoists in Orchha police station area of Narayanpur district.

However, no harm was reported to security personnel in the incident, police said.

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