Polling in 70 constituencies began at 8 am and will conclude at 5 pm, except in nine polling booths in the Maoist-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Gariaband district, where voting began at 7 for security reasons, a poll official said.
The booths in Bindranawagarh where voting will be held from 7 am to 3 pm are Kamarbhaudi, Amamora, Odh, Bade Gobra, Ganwargaon, Gariba, Nagesh, Sahbinkachhar and Kodomali. Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 Second Phase Polling: 19.65% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11 AM.
Polling across 70 constituencies in the state was held from 8 am to 5 pm, but in nine polling booths in the Maoist-affected Bindranawagarh constituency in Gariaband district, voting was held from 7 am to 3 pm for security reasons.
The slain ITBP jawan has been identified as Head Constable Joginder Singh. The incident took place near Bade Gobra village when a polling team, escorted by security personnel, was returning after conducting voting.