NTR District Aims for 85% Voter Turnout in 2024 Elections

NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao has launched an awareness rally on voting rights to encourage residents to participate actively in the forthcoming 2024 elections. Emphasizing the goal of achieving at least an 85% voter turnout, Rao highlighted ongoing efforts to educate the public on the significance of voting. The ‘Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation’ (SWEEP) initiative, launched by the Election Commission of India in 2011, aims to enhance voter participation.

During the 2019 general elections, constituencies in the NTR district achieved an 85% polling rate, while city constituencies recorded 66%. The awareness programs aim to bridge this gap and educate voters on exercising their electoral rights effectively. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the district administration and the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation.