Maharashtra polling: Thane launches QR codes to boost voter engagement, turnout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polling: Thane launches QR codes to boost voter engagement, turnout

Hindustan Times  

In an attempt to boost voter turnout in Thane district, a one-click facility has been introduced for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections wherein voters only have to scan QR codes to find out about polling stations. A one-click feature that allows voters to scan QR codes to learn about voting places has been implemented for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections in an effort to increase voter turnout in Thane district. Talking to reporters, Thane collector and election officer Ashok Shingare said the initiative aims to enhance voter convenience and participation, particularly as the Election Commission raised concerns regarding low voter turnout in the Thane and Kalyan regions. He said the district administration has implemented several measures to engage voters and improve the overall turnout, including introducing a QR code system, which will guide voters across 18 assembly constituencies.

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Maharashtra Election 2024 highlights: Turnout recorded 58.22% as of 5 p.m.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024 highlights: Turnout recorded 58.22% as of 5 p.m.

The Hindu  

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Maharashtra election: Mumbai Metro to offer extended service on November 20

Hindustan Times  

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Navi Mum police create weblink, QR code for booth information
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Navi Mum police create weblink, QR code for booth information

Hindustan Times  

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Poll-ready: Website to help voters track crowd at polling centres in Ludhiana
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka Lok Sabha elections 2024 news: Karnataka records 63.90% voter turnout at 5 pm: ECI

The Hindu  

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5 years ago

Mobile app launched for rural local body elections in Thanjavur

The Hindu  

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Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019: How to locate polling booth to vote, find name in list
5 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019: How to locate polling booth to vote, find name in list

India TV News  

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Facebook alerts people to vote on Maharashtra, Haryana assembly poll day
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook alerts people to vote on Maharashtra, Haryana assembly poll day

India TV News  

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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Authorities hoping better voter turnout in Thane
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Authorities hoping better voter turnout in Thane

India TV News  

With just 49 per cent of Thane's electorate exercising their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls this year, thedistrict administration is hoping for a better voter turnout in the next month's Maharashtra elections. There was low voting in the Lok Sabha polls due to holidays and some other factors, but the Assembly elections have been scheduled on October 21, before …

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