Poll percentage declines in Odisha, 64% voters get inked

FIRST phase polling in Odisha in southern districts was largely peaceful with around 64 per cent of voters exercising their franchise. The voter turnout is likely to increase and cross 70 per cent when final figures are available.

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Polling was held for four Lok Sabha seats, Berhampur, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur and Berhampur along with 28 Assembly constituencies under them.

The voting process was largely peaceful barring a few minor skirmishes reported from Chikiti area, chief electoral officer Nikunja Behari Dhal told mediapersons.

While Nabarangpur recorded the highest polling of 68.74 per cent, Kalahandi and Koraput recorded 67.7 per cent and 61.43 per cent respectively. Berhampur recorded the lowest polling of 58 per cent.

Nabarangpur Assembly segment recorded the highest polling of 73.44 per cent followed by 71.30 per cent in Dabugam.