Voting underway in final phase of U.P. panchayat polls
The Hindu
Over 5.27 lakh candidates are in the fray for more than 2.10 lakh seats in 17 districts in this round of the election.
Voting is underway in the fourth and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections on Thursday amid an unprecedented coronavirus surge in the state. Over 5.27 lakh candidates are in the fray for more than 2.10 lakh seats in 17 districts in this round of the election. "The polling started in the fourth phase at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. It is going on peacefully," a State Election Commission official said.More Related News
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