Karnal/Rohtak, March 3 -- Low voter turnout in Sonepat, highest in Siwani

Nearly 46.3% of over 51 lakh eligible voters in Haryana cast their votes in the civic body elections till 6pm, according to the State Election Commission. Sonepat reported the lowest turnout, with only 31% of voters exercising franchise.

In Sonepat, the by-election for the mayor's seat was held after former mayor Nikhil Madan (Congress) switched to the BJP and won the 2024 Assembly polls. Additionally, elections were held in Kharkhoda municipal committee for the post of chairperson and councillors.

In contrast, Siwani municipal committee in Bhiwani recorded the highest turnout at 85.9%, followed by Mahendragarh's Kanina municipal committee at 85.8%.

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