UP Elections 2022: Over 62% turnout recorded in first phase

Feb 11, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Over 62% voter turnout was recorded in the first phase of polling held on Thursday across 58 assembly constituencies in 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Polling closed at 6 PM following a one-hour extension because of COVID-19 protocols. The day passed off peacefully with minor technical snags in EVMs at some places, election officials said.