Second phase of local body elections in Alwar, Dholpur today | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Second phase of local body elections in Alwar, Dholpur today

Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Oct 23, 2021 05:51 AM IST

The elections for Alwar and Dholpur Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members are being conducted in three phases.

The second phase of polling for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members in Alwar and Dholpur districts of Rajasthan will be held on Saturday, news agency PTI reported. The polling will take place from 8am to 5pm.

Counting of votes will be done at the district headquarters on October 29 after all three phases of polling.
Counting of votes will be done at the district headquarters on October 29 after all three phases of polling.

State election commissioner PS Mehra had on Friday said that 9.73 lakh voters would be able to exercise their franchise in both the districts in the second phase of polls. A total of 1,312 polling stations have been set up for voting in this phase, he added.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The elections for Alwar and Dholpur Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members are being conducted in three phases. The first phase of polling was held on October 20 and the third phase will be conducted on October 26.

Counting of votes will be done at the district headquarters on October 29 after all three phases of polling.

A total of 64.24 per cent voters turned out to exercise their franchise in the first phase of the polling for the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections in Dholpur and Alwar districts of Rajasthan on Wednesday. The maximum voting to the tune of 72.16 per cent was recorded in Behror Panchayat.

Mehra said in the first phase, polling was conducted for 153 wards of seven panchayat samitis of Alwar and Dholpur districts. Out of 9.41 lakh voters, 6.04 lakh exercised their franchise, he added. In the first phase, 683 candidates have tried their luck for 153 wards of seven panchayat samitis.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On