In Andhra Pradesh, barring minor incidents, brisk polling is underway in 25 Lok Sabha and 175 Assembly constituencies of the Seemandhra region.

Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwarlal told reporters that an average of 15 per cent polling was recorded during the first two hours.

AIR Hyderabad coreespondent reports that polling, which was delayed for some time due to technical snags, was restored immediately after replacement of EVMs.

Police dispersed clashing activists of two political parties in Kadapa and Guntur districts to ensure smooth polling. Polling will continue till 6AM except in 8 Assembly constituencies where it will come to a close at 5.00 PM.Polling will conclude at 4 PM in 2 segments in the Maoist affected areas.