Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, following his mantra of 'pehle matdaan, phir jalpaan' (voting before breakfast), became the first voter of his booth at Gorakhnath Kanya Prathmik Vidyalaya near Jhulelal casting his vote at 7.01 am. 바카라 웹사이트
"It is not only our right but also our duty and responsibility, as we could use our vote in urban local body elections and contribute to make the city smart and safe," Adityanath told reporters. 바카라 웹사이트
"The weather is pleasant in May. I think it's God's blessing so that people can elect a good urban government and can cast their votes. The State Election Commission has made all the necessary arrangements to conduct the elections. I appeal to all to cast their votes," he said. 바카라 웹사이트
Voting for the first phase of urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh began Thursday morning.
The voting, which commenced at 7 am, will continue till 6 pm, officials said. 바카라 웹사이트
According to the State Election Commission (SEC), voters in 37 districts will exercise their franchise in the first phase of the polls to elect 7,593 representatives, including 10 mayors, and 820 corporators. 바카라 웹사이트
These elections will pose a key test for the parties ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year. 바카라 웹사이트
More than 2.40 crore people are eligible to vote in the first phase, officials said, adding that all the posts are being contested on party symbols.
