Voter Turnout
South Africa is witnessing a surge in political apathy, marked by declining voter turnout despite competitive elections and urgent national needs. Corruption scandals across major parties are eroding public trust, potentially undermining government legitimacy. This trend may empower private sectors, NGOs, and other groups to fill the void left by a disengaged state.
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Bihar's 2025 assembly election first phase recorded a historic 64.69% voter turnout across 121 seats on Thursday, up 8% from 56.1% in 2020. This marks the highest first-phase polling in the state's history. Political circles debate whether this surge signals anti-incumbency or support for the Nitish Kumar government.