The first phase of panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh records an overall voter turnout of 78.53%, according to reports from the state’s first-phase polling. Women voters outnumber men in the electorate, the coverage notes.
Turnout varies across districts. Shimla records the highest figure at 79.80%, followed by Mandi at 79.39% and Una at 78.76%. Bilaspur reports 77.39% turnout. Kangra’s turnout stands at 75.75%, while Hamirpur records 73.05% and Kinnaur 73.59%.
All figures are reported for the first phase of polling, reflecting participation rates by district. The reports do not provide details on vote counts or election results in this phase.
