Under-50% Turnout: Bar Council Of Maharashtra & Goa Election Sees Sharp Drop Amid Anger Over Campaign Calls, Data Misuse
03 Apr, 2026
Under-50% Turnout: Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa Election Sees Sharp Drop Amid Anger Over Campaign Calls, Data Misuse
The Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa's election saw a sharp fall in voter participation, with only 91,849 of 196,154 registered advocates casting ballots -- below 50%, compared to 61% turnout in 2018. Advocates reported frustration over a barrage of automated campaign calls and alleged unauthorised use of their personal contact information obtained through the Bar Council. Law Chakra article