Since 1957, the voter turnout has dropped six times when compared to the previous Lok Sabha polls. At least four of these times, the ruling party at the Centre changed — 1980, 1989, 1991 and 2004. On the other hand, the turnout in 10 elections increased and only in four of these cases was the ruling party ousted at the Centre — 1977, 1996, 1998 and 2014 Since 1957, the voter turnout has dropped six times when compared to the previous Lok Sabha polls. At least four of these times, the ruling party at the Centre changed — 1980, 1989, 1991 and 2004. On the other hand, the turnout in 10 elections increased and only in four of these cases was the ruling party ousted at the Centre — 1977, 1996, 1998 and 2014 Elections Elections News in news18.com, Elections Latest News, Elections News
Higher Turnout = Anti-Incumbency? Not Always and Not Often Either, Shows News18 Analysis
