Polling for the first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir is underway amidst tight security. In Jharkhand, polling is being held in 13 Assembly seats peacefully. Polling began at 7 am and it will continue till 3 pm at 3961 polling stations. Approximate 27 per cent voting was recorded in Chatra, 20 percent in Garhwa, 13 percent each in Daltenganj and Latehar, 11 per cent each in Panki, Chattarpur and Bishunpur and 9 per cent each in Gumla and Hussainabad seats till 9 am.
