The first phase of voting for 91 Lok Sabha constituencies across 20 states and Union Territories on Thursday saw a moderate turnout. There were sporadic incidents of violence and reports of EVM malfunctioning. In Andhra Pradesh, at least two people were killed in poll-related violence in Tadipatri after TDP and YSRCP factions clashed outside a polling booth.
A total of 14 parliamentary constituencies out of 25 in the eight northeastern states also voted in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls. In four of these states, i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh, all seats have been polled. With six phases left, campaigning will continue in other parts of the country.
