## Summary of The Hindu Article: ECI Publishes Assembly Poll Index Cards & Statistical Reports
The Election Commission of India (ECI) released detailed index cards and statistical reports relating to recent assembly elections in five states – Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram – within a record 72 hours of the results being declared.
Key data points revealed include:
**Overall Trends:**
* Total voter turnout across all five states was 76.53%.
* Rajasthan recorded the highest voter turnout at 76.72%, while Mizoram had the lowest at 74.95%.
* Female voter turnout exceeded male voter turnout in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram.
* The number of voters who opted for the ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) option remained relatively low across all states.
**State-Specific Highlights:**
* **Rajasthan:** Saw a significant increase in voter participation compared to the 2018 assembly elections. The Congress won 69 seats, and the BJP secured 115 seats.
* **Telangana:** Experienced a slight decrease in voter turnout compared to the previous election. The Congress won 64 seats, and the BRS secured 39 seats.
* **Madhya Pradesh:** Witnessed a marginal increase in voter turnout. The BJP won 163 seats, and the Congress secured 66 seats.
* **Chhattisgarh:** Recorded a slight dip in voter turnout. The BJP won 54 seats, and the Congress secured 35 seats.
* **Mizoram:** Maintained a relatively stable voter turnout. The MNF won 27 seats, the ZPM won 21 seats, and the BJP won 2 seats.
**Detailed Data Released:**
The ECI published comprehensive data including:
* Polling station-wise voter turnout.
* Demographic breakdown of voters (age, gender).
* Details of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) used.
* Information on criminal cases against candidates.
* Expenditure details related to the elections.
* Postal ballot statistics.
* Details of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) voters and their participation.
The ECI emphasized this rapid data dissemination as a step towards greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process. The data is available on the ECI website for public access and analysis.
