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High voter turnout and polling disruptions mark Meghalaya's Autonomous District Council elections

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February 23, 2025

The elections for the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Meghalaya's Khasi and Jaintia Hills region concluded on Friday with a voter turnout of 72.45 per cent.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Voter turnout varied significantly across constituencies, with Nongspung-Sohiong recording the highest at 86.06 per cent, while Jirang had the lowest at 51.46 per cent.

While voting proceeded peacefully in most areas, disruptions were reported at four polling stations in East Jaintia Hills.

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