India News | Telangana By-poll: Munugode Witnesses over 93% Voting
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Over 93 per cent of the total 2,41,805 voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in the by-poll to the Munugode Assembly constituency in Telangana.
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (PTI) Over 93 per cent of the total 2,41,805 voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in the by-poll to the Munugode Assembly constituency in Telangana.
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According to a late night communication from the Chief Electoral Officer, the total voting stood at 93.13 per cent excluding 686 postal ballots.
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The polling ended peacefully except for minor skirmishes outside polling stations.
The poll percentage till 5 PM was 77.55, official sources had said.
Voters queued up in several booths even after polling ended at 6 PM but they were allowed to cast their votes, they said.
Counting of votes will be taken up on November 6, as per the by-poll schedule.
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