Over 82 per cent polling in Visakhapatnam ZPTC, MPTC elections

Visakhapatnam, Nov 5 (UNI) An estimated 82.51 per cent polling was recorded in the ZPTC and MPTC elections held in four mandals of Visakhapatnam district on Thursday. Polling began at 7 a.m. and concluded peacefully, with voters turning out in large numbers throughout the day. Of the total 1,62,407 registered voters, around 1.34 lakh exercised their franchise, according to official figures. District Collector M Abhisikth Kishore monitored the polling arrangements and the election process. Meanwhile, Anakapalli district recorded 74.78 per cent polling in the Parishad elections. Of the total 12,36,090 registered voters, 9,32,662 cast their votes including 4,43,538 men and…