Gorakhpur-Faizabad Achieves 79.32% Voter Turnout in UP MLC Elections; Repoll Ordered at Three Booths

The Gorakhpur-Faizabad constituency saw a record 79.32% voter turnout in the recent Uttar Pradesh MLC polls, the highest percentage reported across the state. Election officials noted that the high participation reflected a strong voter engagement in the region. However, irregularities were observed at three polling booths, prompting the Election Commission to order a repoll in those locations. The repoll is scheduled to take place within the next few days, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. The outcome of the repoll will be added to the final results, which will determine the elected members for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.