On Monday, Around 47% voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm in 18 Assembly constituencies in the first phase of Chhattisgarh elections. Polling in 10 constituencies ended at 3 pm, while 8 seats will continue voting till 5 pm.

A possible danger from the Maoists had prompted the Election Commission to begin voting at different timings in the Red belt.

People queued up at the polling station in Naxal-affected Manpur’s Pardoni village amid posters and banners by Naxals, asking people to boycott polls. Around 23% voter turnout was recorded till 12.30 pm in 18 Assembly constituencies in the first phase of Chhattisgarh elections.

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