Polling for Fourth-Phase of Assembly Elections progressing smoothly

In the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, polling for the Fourth Phase of Assembly Elections is progressing smoothly. The polling will be conducted till 6.00 P.M. in the 59 Assembly Constituencies spread over nine districts going to polls today. The state is witnessing seven-phase elections.

The average voter turnout registered till 03.00 P.M. in this phase was 49.89 percent.

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 to strengthening democracy by casting their valuable votes.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has urged all eligible voters to come out of their homes and vote in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. In a tweet, he said every vote is invaluable and their vote will help in keeping the state riot free, mafia free, and fear-free.

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 a maximum of 1,250 electors at a Polling Station instead of earlier stipulation of 1,500 electors.