Neither bullying nor threats worked, the highest turnout in the state was 81.19 percent in Bindranavagarh. The announcement of voting boycott in many villages was successful and despite the challenge of heavy Naxalite activities, the administration was successful in conducting the maximum number of votes.
It was a big challenge to conduct successful voting in Bindranavagarh assembly constituency of Gariaband district, but due to the efficient strategy and better coordination of the district administration, it was not only successful but got registered as the assembly which conducted the highest number of votes in the state. A total of 81.19 percent voting took place in the district, of which 75.59 percent was in Rajim and 81.19 percent in Bindranwagarh.
Koyba, Sahebin Kachar, Indagaon and Gariba Panchayats situated within the Udanti sanctuary had given sleepless nights to the administration by announcing election boycott a week before the voting. Yesterday, when there was activity in the polling stations in the entire area, there was silence in the two polling stations of Koiba – Nagesh, Sahebin Kachar, Kodomali and Gariba. As the days progressed, there was panic in the administration. At 10 in the morning, he was called to Bamhani Jhola to discuss with the representatives and villagers of these areas. SDM Tulsidas Markam, SDOP Bajilal along with many officers started discussions with the villagers.
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