Heavy polling has been recorded for the first phase of Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. Voting took place in 18, including 10 Maoist-affected constituencies, spread across 8 districts yesterday. Polling remained by and large peaceful.190 candidates are in the fray.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that even in the worst Maoist affected constituencies, the voter turnout was relatively high this time.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, electioneering is in full for the second and final phase in which remaining 72 constituencies will go to polls on the 20th of this month. <br />''<br />''Political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters. BJP President Amit Shah, Chief Minister Raman Singh and Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi are scheduled to address a number of rallies today.<br />