Maha polls: 6.61 pc voter turnout recorded till 9 am
The voter turnout in Maharashtra's 288 Assembly constituencies till 9 a.m. was reported at 6.61 per cent, said officials here on Wednesday after the polling started at 7 a.m.
The voter turnout in Maharashtra's 288 Assembly constituencies till 9 a.m. was reported at 6.61 per cent, said officials here on Wednesday after the polling started at 7 a.m.
After a row erupted over an alleged "bitcoin scam" linked to the Maharashtra Assembly elections, BJP leader Vinod Tawde said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should also take immediate action against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders Supriya Sule and Nana Patole "on the basis of viral audio and chat."
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP candidate from Baramati Assembly constituency, Ajit Pawar on Wednesday cast his vote.
Voting began at 7 am on Wednesday for the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections and will conclude at 6 pm. Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies.
Voting commenced at 7 am on Wednesday for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering the remaining 38 seats.
India's first Olympic gold medal-winning shooter and member of the Olympics Athletes Commission Abhinav Bindra expressed support for the Indian wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar.
Now, MNREGA cards, labour cards, and farmer passbooks will be recognised as identity cards and residence certificates.
Special Judge MK Nagpal, while extending the judicial custody, also directed CBI to supply an e-copy of the supplementary chargesheet
State's textiles, agro-food products, gems and jewellery, and engineering goods have been the major contributors to the growth.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said the plants will generate revenue besides creating livelihood opportunities for the people.
