US Vote Count Taking Time As 65.2 Million People Cast Vote By Mail
Although the US election results started coming out from November 3, there are no conclusive results yet to decipher who will be the next American President. This is due to the different election rules that the US' states follow. Also, the votes postmarked by election day will be accepted till November 12. The delay can also be attributed to the COVID-19 risks, which forced 65.2 million people to opt-in for voting through mail.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
Jharkhand By-polls: No Impact Of COVID-19 On Total Voter Turnout
According to Jharkhand Chief Electoral officer, the total percentages in both Dumka and Bermo Constituencies have remained very close to the 2019 elections. The total voter turnout in Dumka was 65.27% while it was 60.20% in Bermo. Despite the pandemic and harvest season, the voters have shown active participation in the by-poll elections which was also appreciated by the poll officials and the political parties.
Tags: Jharkhand, by-elections, Elections 2020, Dumka
Courtesy: The Times of India