63% voter turnout in first phase of UP elections

February 11, 2017 19:32

63% voter turnout was recorded at the time of closing of voting stations in first phase of UP elections.

According to Election Commission officials, "3,888 digital and video cameras were used, webcasting was done in 2857 places for first phase of UP elections."

"2,96,906 troublemakers were identified and preventive actions were taken against them."

"19.56 crore cash, 4.44 lakh litre liquor worth 14 crore, drugs worth 96.93 lakh, gold and silver of 14 crores were seized in first phase."

"13 cases of paid news were identified, out of which 10 have been confirmed in first phase."

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