Polling peaceful in four constituencies; voting likely to exceed 2019 figure
The Hindu
Hubballi elections: High voter turnout, peaceful polling, technical glitches, and offers for voters in Dharwad, Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Davangere.
Despite the scorching Sun, people came out in large numbers on Tuesday to cast their votes in the elections to Dharwad, Haveri, Uttara Kannada and Davangere Lok Sabha constituencies spread over six districts.
Barring delays caused in some polling stations due to technical glitches in EVM units, polling was overall peaceful in all the four constituencies and as per initial reports, voting percentage is likely to exceed the percentage registered during previous Lok Sabha elections.
No untoward incidents have been reported.
Speaking to presspersons after visits to polling stations, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Divya Prabhu G.R.J. said that Pink and Persons With Disabilities polling stations received good response and the Sakhi booths were well received.
She said that because of technical glitches in EVM units, 17 VVPATs were changed as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. On the issue of staff of Polling Station No 180 closing the booth for having lunch, she said that action will be taken after inquiry.
In Uttara Kannada, polling was peaceful and it is likely to be around 75%, Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Gangubai Manakar has said.
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