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UP Municipal Election 2023: The first phase of municipal elections in UP was held on Thursday. In the first phase of polling, polling was held in Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur and Shrawasti of Devipatan Mandal amidst much fanfare. Balrampur, Bahraich and Shravasti, the three districts that come under this circle, are considered sensitive from many points of view, being adjacent to the international border. That’s why it is a challenging task for the administration to conduct elections in these districts.
57 percent voters took part in voting in Gonda district
There are three Nagar Palikas and seven Nagar Panchayats in Gonda district, which include Katra, Mankapur, Khargupur, Paraspur, Belsar, Dhanepur and Tarabganj Nagar Panchayats. There are Gonda, Nawabganj and Karnailganj Municipal Councils. This time in the elections, this district was also in discussion because it is the stronghold of Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, MP from Kaiserganj. At present the country’s wrestlers are sitting on a dharna against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. This time the prestige of two BJP MPs, six MLAs and one MLC is at stake. Here a total of 262313 voters had to write the fate of 968 candidates in politics. But till 5:00 pm, 57 percent voters took part in the voting.
58.61 percent voters took part in voting in Shravasti district
Shravasti district has one Nagar Palika Parishad and one Nagar Panchayat. In which Bhinga Municipal Council has a total of 36,593 voters. There are a total of 12,485 voters in Ikauna Nagar Panchayat. There has been an increase of 497 voters in the brief revision year 2023. This time the seat of Nagar Palika Parishad Bhinga has been unreserved. On the other hand, the seat of Nagar Panchayat Ikauna has been reserved for women from backward classes. This time a total of 49098 voters had to decide the fate of 199 candidates. But till 5:00 pm, 58.61 percent voters took part in the voting.
49.96 percent voters took part in voting in Bahraich district
There are two Nagar Palika Parishads and six Nagar Panchayats in Bahraich district. Earlier there were only two Nagar Panchayats, but this time four Nagar Panchayats have been increased. Jarwal, Kaiserganj, Payagpur, Risia, Mihinpurwa and Rupaidiha are Nagar Panchayats. There are Bahraich and Nanpara Municipal Councils. So far, independents have been dominating in Bahraich Municipal Corporation elections. Here a total of 3.56 lakh voters have to decide the fate of about 1005 candidates. But till 5:00 pm, 49.96 percent voters took part in the voting.
53.54 percent voters took part in voting in Balrampur district
Balrampur District has two Nagar Palika Parishads and three Nagar Panchayats. Earlier there were only three Nagar Panchayats, but this time Gasdi has been included in the Nagar Panchayat. In which there are Tulsipur, Pachpedwa and Gasdi Nagar Panchayats. There are Balrampur and Utraula Municipal Councils. Here a total of 1,65,976 voters have to decide the fate of 575 candidates. But till 5:00 pm, 53.54 percent voters took part in the voting.
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