Singhbhum Records the Highest Voter Turnout in Jharkhand Polls
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Singhbhum recorded the highest voter turnout at 63.14% in the first round of polling in Jharkhand. |
| Other High Turnouts | - Khunti: 62.82% <br> - Lohardaga: 62.60% <br> - Palamu: 59.99% |
| Security Measures | - Polling booths were established in Rengdahatu, Murmura, Tensara, and Siamba alongside anti-Maoist operations. <br> - CRPF camps were set up. |
| Anti-Maoist Campaigns | - Numerous villages had local polling booths for the first time in two decades, contributing to high voter turnouts. |
| Left-Wing Extremism | - West Singhbhum remains one of the worst LWE-affected districts in India. <br> - In 2023, it witnessed 46 Maoist-related incidents resulting in 22 deaths. |
| Definition of Maoism | - A form of communism developed by Mao Tse Tung. <br> - Aims to capture State power through armed insurgency, mass mobilization, and strategic alliances. |
| LWE Overview | - Refers to political ideologies and groups advocating for societal and political change through revolutionary means. <br> - Originated in the 1967 Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal. |