81.67% vote in first phase of panchayat polls
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Barring a couple of incidents, polling in the first phase to elect sarpanches and ward members throughout the State went on peacefully on Tuesday. Elections have been held for two,723 gram panchayats to elect sarpanches and 20,157 ward members.
An total polling proportion of 81.67 was recorded, with Krishna district recording the very best of 85.06, adopted by Visakhapatnam (84.23) and Kurnool (83.55) districts. Srikakulam district recorded the bottom ballot proportion of 75.77.
Polling started on a sedate notice as simply 11.28% was recorded at 8.30 a.m., and steadily elevated to 34.28% by 10.30 a.m., 62.02% at 12.30 p.m., 75.55% by 2.30 p.m. and 81.67% by the tip of the method at 3.30 p.m.
Counting of votes was nonetheless occurring when the stories got here in final however the developments indicated that the candidates supported by the ruling YSRCP have been forward in a majority of the seats. Since the elections have been being fought on non-party foundation, each YSRCP and TDP backed their respective candidates.
The polls can be held in 4 phases – February 9, 13, 17, 21.
Commissioner, Panchayat Raj, M. Girija Shankar monitored the scenario from his workplace.
As outcomes began coming in, supporters of the YSRCP celebrated on the occasion workplace in Tadepalli.
Polling passable: SEC
Vijayawada Special Correspondent provides: The State Election Commissioner (SEC) Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar has expressed satisfaction on the completion of the first phase elections to gram panchayats in the State, on Tuesday.
In an announcement, Mr. Ramesh Kumar stated there was a really giant turnout of voters with enthusiasm, to train their franchise. The election course of had been, by and enormous, peaceable in comparison with the earlier polls, barring a couple of stray incidents, he stated.
The SEC applauded the efforts made by the Collectors and district election authorities, Superintendents of Police and the Observers and complimented the ballot employees for his or her zeal and diligence. He additionally complimented the police personnel for the superb safety cowl offered.
Mr. Ramesh Kumar stated he was hopeful of the identical to proceed in the following phases additionally and added that he considered the Tuesday’s ballot as a very good starting and omen to strengthen the democratic processes and the grassroot establishments.
