Hyderabad District Election authorities have made efforts to increase the voting percentage in the upcoming polls. In the previous elections, the average voter turnout in Hyderabad was less than 50 percent.
To address low participation rates, the authorities have implemented a comprehensive outreach program in areas with low voter turnout. They have distributed Voter Information Slips (VIS) and voter guides. They have also introduced voter helpline apps, the ECI website, toll-free number 1950, c-VIGIL app, and evidence app. Special arrangements have been made for disabled and senior citizens on the polling day.
In order to promote voter registration, pamphlets will be distributed in historical places like bus stands, railway stations, metro rail, parks, and other public places. Audio messages will also be played at major traffic signals, bus stands, railway stations, and metro rail.
There are a total of 45,36,852 voters in Hyderabad district, including 23,22,623 male voters, 22,13,902 female voters, and 327 third-gender voters. The number of voters aged between 18 to 19 years is 77,522.
A total of 312 candidates are contesting in the 15 Assembly elections in Hyderabad district. For the elections, the authorities have appointed 4,947 presiding officers, 4,947 assistant presiding officers, 9,894 polling officers, and 810 micro observers.
Webcasting has been set up in all 4,119 polling stations across 1,677 locations in the 15 Assembly constituencies of Hyderabad district. The footage from these stations is connected to the offices of the District Election Officer and the Commissioner of Police.
During the election process, a significant amount of cash, liquor, drugs, gold and silver jewelry, and other goods were seized as part of the MCC violation. In total, Rs 79,07,47,078 worth of items were seized.
