Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Nuapada Bypoll Sees Record 83.45% Voter Turnout
People in Nuapada, Odisha, voted a lot in a special election called a by-poll, with more than 83 out of every 100 people casting their ballot.
This is a lot more than usual!
Even in areas that are usually difficult to reach or considered unsafe, people voted in large numbers thanks to strong security.
The election officials are happy because this shows people believe in the fairness of voting.
Some people think more women voted because a woman was running for office, while others believe it was because the election happened at a time when most people were home.
The votes are now counted, and we will know the winner soon.
This election happened because the previous leader passed away.
The Nuapada Assembly constituency by-poll recorded a historic voter turnout of 83.45%.
This turnout was 8.01% higher than the previous General and Assembly elections held on May 13, 2024.
High voter participation was noted even in Maoist-affected areas within the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary due to tight security measures, including airlifted officials and CAPF presence.
Two presiding officers were suspended for violating vote secrecy.
The by-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting BJD MLA, Rajendra Dholakia.
- Who
- Voters of Nuapada Assembly constituency, Chief Electoral Officer R S Gopalan, BJD leaders, BJP leaders, Election Commission officials, CAPF
- What
- The Nuapada Assembly constituency by-poll recorded a historic 83.45% voter turnout. The by-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting BJD MLA.
- When
- Tuesday, the day of voting (by-poll)
- Where
- Nuapada Assembly constituency, including 358 polling stations, with special focus on eight polling booths in the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Why
- The by-election was held due to the death of the sitting BJD MLA. The high turnout is attributed to people's faith in democracy and security measures.
BJD
BJP
Reason for High Voter Turnout
BJD
BJD leader Pramila Mallik suggested that the increased participation, especially among women, was because the BJD fielded a female candidate.
BJP
Senior BJP leader Jaynarayan Mishra attributed the high turnout to the election being held in November, when more people, including migrant laborers, are typically in their villages, unlike elections held in April or May.
- Constituency
- Nuapada Assembly Constituency
- Election Type
- By-poll
- Total Voters
- Over 2.53 lakh
- Voter Turnout
- 83.45%
- Previous Turnout Comparison
- 8.01% higher than General/Assembly elections on May 13, 2024
- Polling Date
- Tuesday, November 11 (assumed based on context)
- Counting Date
- November 14
- Female Electors
- 1,29,495
- Male Electors
- 1,24,108
Sources
Nuapada bypoll sees record 81.45 per cent voter turnout amid allegations of fake voting, cash use - Telegraph India
BJD accuses BJP of violating model code
Over 77 pc turnout in Nuapada by-poll
Nuapada registers record 83.45 pc turnouts record 83.45 pc turnout
