EC Reports High Voter Turnout of Nearly 60% by 5 pm in Phase One of LS Polls

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 60% polling till 5 pm, with voting taking place in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. Polling started at 7 am and will end at 6 pm in most seats. Earlier reports indicated 49.78% turnout by 3 pm.

Nearly 60 per cent polling was reported till 5 pm in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, the Election Commission said.

Polling is underway in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories.

While voting began at 7 am simultaneously in all constituencies it will end at 6 pm in most of the seats.

Earlier, the commission had said that 49.78 per cent polling was recorded till 3 pm.