New Delhi, July 30: Voting is underway for by-elections in three Assembly constituencies across Bihar, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, with polling progressing peacefully on Thursday.
The bypolls are being held in the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, Manjalpur in Gujarat, and Datia in Madhya Pradesh.
According to the Election Commission, voter turnout as of 1 PM stood at 20.01 per cent in the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna. Gujarat’s Manjalpur constituency recorded 21.66 per cent voter turnout, while Datia in Madhya Pradesh witnessed the highest participation at 48.91 per cent.
Polling began in the morning and will continue until 6 PM, after which the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be sealed and secured for counting.
The Election Commission has deployed adequate security personnel and polling staff at all booths to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting. Election officials are also encouraging voters to exercise their franchise and participate in the democratic process.