The Election Commission accomplished a logistical marvel by facilitating voting for 160 voters at Raireshwar Fort, the highest polling booth of Maharashtra in the Baramati constituency, located at 4,491 feet altitude.
- Journey to the Polling Station: Driving to the foothills of Raireshwar and further trekking 18 km via Rairi village. From there, a one-hour arduous trek, assisted by an iron ladder, led them to the polling station.
- Dedicated Election Staff: Despite the rugged terrain, election staff and officers were determined to ensure the democratic process, carrying essential voting machinery like EVMs and VVPAT devices to the polling station.
- Significance of Raireshwar Fort: Raireshwar Fort, historically significant and situated at a height of 4,505 feet, falls under the Baramati constituency, comprising six assembly seats.
- Maharashtra’s Contribution to Lok Sabha: With 48 Lok Sabha seats, Maharashtra is the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament.
Q: How many Lok Sabha seats does Maharashtra contribute, making it the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament (Lok Sabha) ?
a) 28 b) 38 c) 48 d) 58
Ans : c) 48
