Polling for the bye-elections concluded peacefully across the 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi MCE, the state election commission said on Sunday.
As per the data available so far, Chandni Mahal ward registered the highest voter turnout of 55.93 per cent, followed by Mundka- 44.5 per cent, Sangam Vihar A 44.4 per cent.
According to the tentative data, Greater Kailash recorded the lowest polling at 26.76 per cent till 5.30 pm.
The voting percentage till 5.30 pm was around 38.51 per cent, as per the data available.
The State Election Commission expressed its gratitude to voters, polling personnel, security teams, and all stakeholders for ensuring the successful bye elections.
The polling passed off peacefully with no untoward incident reported from anywhere, while the administration and state poll panel ensured convenience and assistance for the voters, especially the elderly and the specially-abled individuals throughout the process.
Voters from all age groups, men, women, and the first timers, could be seen stepping out to exercise their voting right in the by-elections across the 12 wards. Till 3.30 pm, the voter turnout was 31.13 per cent, according to the SEC.
Till 3.30 pm, Chandni Mahal, Sangam Vihar-A and Mundka wards were leading in terms of maximum votes polled with 41.95 per cent, 38.62 per cent and 37.82 per cent respectively.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her family exercised their voting rights. The CM had appealed to the public to come out in large numbers to cast their vote.
West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat also cast her vote in the bypolls from Dwarka B ward.
People had started reaching their respective polling booths since early morning hours. As the day progressed, the numbers witnessed a gradual increase.
The SEC ensured that proper arrangements are in place for a smooth polling process, including enhanced assistance to the elderly voters amongst other facilities.
Notably, every ward was being continuously monitored through CCTV while elaborate security arrangements were in place.
A significant number of senior citizens were also seen coming out to vote as the SEC had made arrangements like wheelchairs and other assistance for the elderly citizens in need.
A real-time voter management system was active that allowed the voters to witness the status of the respective polling stations.
Notably, postal ballots were arranged for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, while the concerned teams visited their respective homes.