Young voters show less interest in Visakhapatnam municipal elections
- Young voters showed low enthusiasm in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation GVMC elections, while senior citizens turned out in larger numbers.
- Polling began sluggishly, with turnout at just 3.34% by 9 am before rising to 39.72% by 3 pm.
- Confusion over ward numbers, polling booth locations and delays in distributing voter slips affected participation.
- Women and senior citizens showed stronger participation, with elderly voters, including those above 80, waiting in queues to cast their votes.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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