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    kanker,  an ied blast triggered by naxalites and three different encounters between them and security personnel marred the first phase of polling under way in chhattisgarh on tuesday, officials said. a commando of cobra,

Voter turnout only increased in six of the 20 constituencies that went to polls in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, EC data revealed.

According to Election Commission data, Naxal-afftected Bastar witnessed the highest turnout among the 20 seats, at 84.65% – in 2018 this was 83.37%

It was slightly higher than the voting percentage recorded in the first phase of 2018 state assembly polls covering 18 seats, which was 76.47 per cent.

The incident took place in Tondamarka, a region known for Maoists presence. | Latest News India

The voting for the Mizoram Assembly elections and for 20 seats in the first phase of the Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh began today with around 17.18% voter turnout recorded till 9 a.m. in Mizoram and 9.93% in the latter state.

Assembly elections in Mizoram and Chhattisgarh have begun, marking the start of a crucial round of elections in five states in India. | Latest News India

Polling for the 40-member Mizoram assembly and in 20 seats of the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly in the first phase of voting is being held today.

Amid heavy security arrangements, voting to elect new assemblies in began in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram on Tuesday (November 7, 2023).

The state of Chhattisgarh is undergoing elections in two phases, with the second phase scheduled for November 17.