Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and his son Anuj Patel after casting their votes at a polling station in Ahmedabad on Sunday. | Photo credit: PTI
Voter turnout in Gujarat’s local body elections hovered between 45% and 66% till 5pm, with people braving the intense summer heat to exercise their right to vote. Polling began at 7 am on Sunday and continued until 6 pm, with officials noting that final turnout figures would be available later in the evening after the data was compiled. However, polls in municipal corporations, including Ahmedabad, remained comparatively lower than other local bodies.
According to the State Election Commission, the municipalities recorded a voter turnout of 59.85%, while the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation saw 45.35% votes. Taluka panchayats recorded 65.91% participation and district panchayats 65.40%. The elections are being held under revised Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation norms after delimitation and restructuring of constituencies in several districts.
Published – 26 Apr 2026 23:25 IST
