UP Assembly Elections 2012: Campaign ends for first phase today

Today, the political parties whether Congress or BJP, all are putting full force of power to getting support of voters through their rallies in UP.

Today is the last day for them to campaign for first phase assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh where voting will begin on February 8, contesting 55 assembly seats across 10 districts.

Top leaders of parties are ready for campaigning, getting support of voters before the first phase of voting. Amongst them, 40 years old Rahul Gandhi is on the top of list. He is planned to address rallies for election on Varanasi and Ghazipur, while Priyanka Gandhi tour only Raebareli and Amethi.

BSP chief and Chief Minister Mayawati has selected Kushinagar and Gorakhpur to address rallies, while BJP senior leader LK Advani is scheduled to address a rally in Lucknow today. Read More

Elections 2012: High turnout in Punjab and Uttarakhand

Punjab polls 274x300 Elections 2012: High turnout in Punjab and UttarakhandThe high polling in Punjab and in Uttarakhand are of more than 70% and now next round of assembly elections goes to UP and smaller but no less hard fought showdown in Goa.

As compared to previous record, this year more enthusiasm showed in people for voting which resulted in massive turnout in Punjab and Uttrakhand polling. On Monday, early morning voters’ response was less but as the day proceeds the numbers of voters had increased with a huge response in voting.

In Punjab, around 1,078 candidates were contesting and getting votes for 117 seats in assembly polls. The turnout in Punjab is estimated that of 77%, high as compare to 75% in 2007.

While in Uttrakhand, a big response was seen from people of State for voting 788 candidates for 70 seats. There was a massive rise in voting of 70 % than 59% in 2007. Read More

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