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Panchayat Elections Begin in Uttar Pradesh Amid Security Tightening
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Voting commenced today in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh’s panchayat elections, involving over 70 million eligible voters. Authorities have deployed additional security forces to
Voting commenced today in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh’s panchayat elections, involving over 70 million eligible voters. Authorities have deployed additional security forces to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful polling process. According to ANI, more than 58,000 seats across thousands of village councils are at stake, with key contests expected in politically sensitive districts. Election officials reported smooth voting in initial hours, though some reports of minor clashes surfaced. This election is seen as a crucial test for local governance and rural political dynamics ahead of the 2027 state assembly polls.
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