In Andhra Pradesh, 25 per cent polling has been recorded so far in the bye-elections being held for 12 Assembly constituencies. Peaceful polling is underway amidst tight security. Barring minor technical snags in Electronic Voting Machines at few polling stations, the polling has begun on time this morning. While ballot paper is being used in 5 assembly segments, EVMs are being used in remaining 7 segments. Over 23 lakh 59 thousand voters are to decide the political fate of a total 435 candidates including PCC President D Srinivas, state former Ministers Shabbir Ali, Vinod Kumar, Harish Rao and Taraka Rama Rao, son of TRS President K Chandrasekhara Rao. Besides a micro observer at each polling station, Video surveillance is maintaining strict vigil to ensure fare and free poll.