Polling began on Monday in 18 constituencies of Chhattisgarh that are going to the polls in the first phase of assembly elections.
Polling began on Monday in 18 constituencies of Chhattisgarh that are going to the polls in the first phase of assembly elections.
Voting started at 7 a.m. in 12 seats of the Maoist bastion of Bastar region and some booths in Rajnandgaon district, an official said. Voting will continue in these areas till 3 p.m.
The official said polling began at 8 a.m. in the remaining booths of the six seats in Rajnandgaon district. Voters in these areas can exercise their franchise till 5 p.m.
The voting for the remaining 72 seats in the state will take place Nov 19.
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