Lok Sabha election first phase of polling has concluded successfully. First phase polling had 14.21 crore electors, Poll Body says, 'Voting was peaceful barring few incidents.'
The Election Commission, in a press briefing said, "Phase 1 of Lok Sabha elections today were largely peaceful barring a few stray incidents." The Deputy Election Commissioner also spoke about the various complaints registered in Phase 1. Voting for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra and the Naxal-affected Bastar constituency in Chhattisgarh ended with 46.13 per cent and 45 per cent votes, respectively. Some incidents of Maoist attack were also reported from Chhattisgarh after a poll official party was attacked in Narayanpur.
The Deputy Election Commissioner said, "570 poll complaints have been received and 547 decided" He also said that, "15 EVMs have been damaged and legal action is being taken."
Polling across 18 states and two union territories voting went in first phase polling of Lok Sabha election on 91 seats. Voting for 543 Lok Sabha seats election will be held in seven phases: April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19.
Counting will be done on May 23 and results will be announced on the same day as well.
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