Counting of votes for the by-poll to Padampur assembly seat in Odisha's Bargarh district is underway on Thursday amid tight security arrangements, an official said.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. All arrangements are ready for smooth and transparent counting of votes cast in the December 5 Padampur by-poll in Odisha, state Chief Electoral Office (CEO) S K Lohani said. India News | Arrangements Ready for Padampur By-poll Vote Counting.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Polling began on Monday for by-election to Padampur assembly constituency in Odisha s Bargarh district, amid tight security arrangements, an Election Commission official said. India News | Odisha: Voting Begins for By-poll to Padampur Assembly Seat.
At least 1,400 police personnel and nine companies of central paramilitary forces have been deployed for the by-election, the official said. All the entry and exit points of the constituency were sealed as the assembly segment was earlier considered as a Maoist-infested area, he said. 📰 Padampur By-Election 2022: Over 29% Polling in First Four Hours in Odisha Bypoll.