Voting ends for Phase 1; Overall poll percentage till 3PM is 52.9% in 73 constituencies of western UP

The fate of 839 candidates in fray for 73 constituencies of western UP was sealed in ballots as the voting ended at 5PM on Saturday. The Overall voting percentage till 3PM was 52.9%. Final figures are awaited. Polling began for the first phase of politically crucial Uttar Pradesh at 7 am on Saturday morning. In this phase, BJP, SP and BSP are fighting to stake claim at the 73 constituencies of the western UP.