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Since 1951, India has held 17 Lok Sabha elections, mobilising hundreds of millions of voters each time. Voter turnout has steady increased over the years, peaking in 2019 at over 67 per cent - a marked rise from the 44 per cent voter turnout in 1951.
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1951-52: Ballots the size of a rupee note, boxes in many colours, 318 out of 489 seats for Congress. Here is Part 1 of our new series on the history of India’s Lok Sabha elections.
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Lok Sabha Elections News: The 1952 general elections in India, led by PM Nehru, were a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique electoral m