Local body polls in Arunachal record 56 pc voter turnout

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Itanagar, Dec 15 (IANS) Over 57 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the local body elections held across Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said. Polling was conducted for the three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the state, along with elections to the two civic bodies — the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) and the […] The post Over 57 pc turnout in Arunachal local body polls; elections largely peaceful appeare…

Local body polls in Arunachal record 56 pc voter turnout

Itanagar, Dec 15 (PTI) A voter turnout of 56.33 per cent was recorded in the local body elections in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said.Polling began for panchayati raj institutions across the state, along with the civic bodies of Itanagar and Pasighat, at 7 am amid tight security arrangements, they said.A moderate turnout was seen in the initial hours due to cold weather, but it picked up as the day progressed, they added.The polling p…