The sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday registered a voter turnout of 61.20 per cent, the lowest among all phases, as per the data compiled till 11.45 pm.
In the 2019 general elections, the turnout in the corresponding phase (59 seats across seven states) was 64.4 per cent.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) said the figures were approximate and would be updated.
In the sixth phase on Saturday (May 25), 58 seats in eight states and Union Territories went to polls.
According to the ECI, the voter turnout in the fifth phase held on May 20 was marginally higher at 62.2 per cent.
The turnout in the fourth phase stood at 69.16 per cent, 3.65 percentage points higher than the corresponding phase in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
The voter-turnout figure for the third phase of polling was 65.68 per cent. In the third phase of the 2019 elections, the turnout was 68.4 per cent.
In the second phase of the 2024 elections, the turnout was recorded at 66.71 per cent as opposed to 69.64 per cent in the second phase of the 2019 polls.
In the first phase of the ongoing general elections, a 66.14 per cent turnout was recorded. In the 2019 polls, the turnout in the first phase was 69.43 per cent.
The poll panel has said the final turnout will only be available after the results, with the counting of postal ballots and their addition to the total voting percentage.
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