In Himachal Pradesh the first of the three-phase Panchayati Raj Institution elections is underway in the state today. <br />'' <br />'' Our correspondent reports that polling is being held for 1,227 panchayats from 8 am to 4 pm. The remaining two phases are slated to be held on January 19 and January 21. <br />'' <br />'' It may be recalled that the State is having 3615 gram panchayats of which polling will be held for 3583 panchayats except 32 keylong in Lahaul Spiti district.<br />''