Maharashtra assembly elections see 6.61% early voting turnout with technical issues reported

Maharashtra's early voting for assembly elections saw a turnout of 6.61% by 9 am, with some polling stations experiencing technical issues. The electoral roll has increased to 97.02 million voters, compared to 89.83 million in 2019. In Gadchiroli, the highest early turnout was 12.33%, while Osmanabad Marathwada had the lowest at 4.85%. Mumbai city and suburban areas reported turnouts of 6.25% and 7.88%, respectively. Prominent figures, including Union minister Nitin Gadkari and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, participated in the voting. In Ramnagar village, over 1,400 voters boycotted the election due to unresolved local issues.