Mumbai turnout hits 30-year high in V-Day blockbuster

Maximum city stamped out its image of electoral apathy on Monday by recording a 55.1% turnout, its highest not only in the post-liberalisation era but since 1989, when it had recorded 57.7%. The city turned up to vote in much larger numbers despite the sweltering heat and long weekend, which had triggered concerns that many would choose to holiday instead.

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