WEB DESK
In the Fourth Phase of Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh, an average voter turnout of 22.62 percent has been registered till 11.00 A.M. The polling is progressing smoothly. Voting will be conducted till 6.00 P.M. in the 59 Assembly Constituencies that go to polls today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today is the fourth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. In a tweet, he requested all the voters to make their contribution in strengthening the democracy by casting their valuable votes.
Voting is taking place for 59 Assembly Constituencies spread over 9 districts in this phase. These districts are Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Lucknow, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Fatehpur and Banda.
The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is being used along with Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at every Polling Station.
In view of the prevailing pandemic, Election Commission has laid focus on COVID-safe elections with maximum participation. The Commission has decided to allow maximum 1,250 electors at a Polling Station instead of earlier stipulation of 1,500 electors.
The state is witnessing seven-phase elections.