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55% polling in fourth phase of Assembly elections in Jharkhand

More than 55 per cent polling was recorded in the fourth phase of Assembly elections in Jharkhand. 14 Assembly constituencies went to polls in this phase yesterday amidst tight security. Our correspondent Shambunath Choudhry reports from Ranchi that the polling remained by and large peaceful. Naxalites fired in the air at Gumla and Ghatshila to scare the voters but it did not deter the people from casting their votes.<br/> <br/>Briefing the media in Ranchi, Joint Chief Electoral Officer A.K. Sinha said that four persons were taken into custody as a precautionary measure. He said in Potka seat, web camera was used for the first time on an experimental basis to monitor the poll process by both the states headquarters and Election Commission in Delhi. He said, more such web camera will be installed in future to monitor the poll process.<br/> <br/>Meanwhile, campaigning has intensified for the fifth and final phase of polling to be held on 18th of this month in 15 assembly constituencies. The counting of votes will be taken up on 21st. <br/> <br/><br/>

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