BTC polls 2020: Over 70 per cent voter turnout in Udalguri district

OUR CORRESPONDENT

TANGLA: The first phase of BTC polls 2020 on Monday witnessed large turnout of voters in Udalguri district encompassing the 10 BTC constituencies viz. Mwdwibari, Khalingduar, Nonwi Serfang, Bhergaon, Khwirwbari, Harisinga, Dwhnshri ,Bhairabkunda, Pasni Serfang and Rowta.

Especifically the young and the first time voters came out in large numbers since early morning and were seen standing in queues at polling booths. A good number of differently-abled voters in various age groups also came out on their own to exercise their franchise in Tangla, Paneri, Khoirabari, Mazbat, Rowta, Udalguri.

Election officials said the polls remained peaceful and that there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the four districts. "We have recorded over 70 per cent polling till 5 pm. However, the polling percentage is likely to increase further as polling is continuing in some areas," said an election official.

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