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Nagpur: The Second Capital of the State achieved a grim milestone during the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections here on Friday as it reported the lowest turnout in Vidarbha, with less than 50% of voters exercising their franchises.
While Nagpur reported 49.07% voting — the lowest among other districts of Vidarbha — Gadchiroli-Chimur, on the other hand, marked a significant milestone by topping the voting tally with 65.97%.
Bhandara-Gondia witnessed 56.87% voting, while Chandrapur recorded 55.11% and Ramtek witnessed 52.38% voter turnout on the voting day.
