Gujarat polls: Over 47% turnout recorded till 4 pm in 1st phase
December 09, 2017 17:58
Over 47 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 4 pm today in the 89 seats Gujarat assembly seats that went to polls today.
The Election Commission (EC) said that 47.28 per cent voters exercised their franchise between 8 am and 4 pm.
Till 2 pm, the highest turnout of 57.26 per cent was recorded in the tribal-dominated Tapi district, while Porbandar district in Saurashtra region recorded the lowest turnout of 40.06 per cent so far.
The polling process went in a smooth manner across the state without any incident of violence or any major issues, he said.
However, there were reports of technical glitches in EVMs in Surat and some other centres. -- ANI, PTI
IMAGE: Women voters showing their inked fingers at a polling booth during Gujarat assembly election in Surat on Saturday. Photograph: PTI Photo
The Election Commission (EC) said that 47.28 per cent voters exercised their franchise between 8 am and 4 pm.
Till 2 pm, the highest turnout of 57.26 per cent was recorded in the tribal-dominated Tapi district, while Porbandar district in Saurashtra region recorded the lowest turnout of 40.06 per cent so far.
The polling process went in a smooth manner across the state without any incident of violence or any major issues, he said.
However, there were reports of technical glitches in EVMs in Surat and some other centres. -- ANI, PTI
IMAGE: Women voters showing their inked fingers at a polling booth during Gujarat assembly election in Surat on Saturday. Photograph: PTI Photo
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