Voting begins for first phase of Gujarat polls

December 13, 2012 09:22

Voting on 87 constituencies for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections began on Thursday amidst tight security where Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a fourth term.

The constituencies where polling started include 48 in seven districts of Saurashtra, 35 seats in five districts of south Gujarat and four seats in Ahmedabad district.

A total of 846 candidates are in fray. For this phase, BJP has fielded candidates on all 87 seats going to the poll, whereas Congress is contesting on 84 and Gujarat Parivartan Party (GPP) on 83 seats.

The Election Commission (EC) has made robust security arrangements to ensure that voting is carried out peacefully by deploying security forces in the areas going to polls in first phase.

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