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Voting ends in first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections

While the final voting figures were awaited, 48.48 per cent turn-out was recorded till 3 pm, the Election Commission said

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An elderly couple after casting their vote at a polling station during the 1st phase of Guajarat Assembly polls, in Junagadh

Ahmedabad: Voting ended for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections in 89 seats across 19 districts of Saurashtra-Kutch and southern regions at 5 pm on Thursday.

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While the final voting figures were awaited, 48.48 per cent turn-out was recorded till 3 pm, the Election Commission said.

Barring a few minor incidents and some reports of problems in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the voting process, which commenced at 8 am, remained largely peaceful.

The second phase of elections will be held on December 5 and results will be announced on December 8.

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