In 1956, India had 19,36,46,069 voters enrolled, which was about 50.4% of the total population.
About 98.8% of the adult population was enrolled as voters.
In 1952 polls, 17,32,13,635 exercised their franchise, the number represented 96% of the adult population.
The expenditure incurred for the preparation and cost of preparation and revision of electoral rolls between 1952 and 1957 was around Rs 5,99,55,719.
Published 03 April 2019, 08:59 IST