Moderate to brisk polling has been reported in the bye-polls in eight States across the country till noon. Barring a few minor incidents, the polling is so far peaceful. Our Correspondents covering the poll report that voters in large numbers lined up in front of polling stations before the voting began to exercise their right of franchise.

In Andhra Pradesh, the polling is in progress in Nellore Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly bye-elections. Voting was delayed by 10 minutes due to technical snags in the Electronic Voting Machines at some polling stations.

About 46 lakh 13 thousand voters are expected to exercise their franchise. 5413 polling stations have been set up for the by-poll.

Taking all possible measures to ensure free and fair bye-polls, the election authorities have put in place arrangements for webcasting from all the polling stations. The bye-polls are being held following resignation of sitting MP and disqualification of 17 MLAs. Tirupati Assembly seat fell vacant following actor-turned politician Chiranjeevi was elected for the Rajya Sabha.

In Madhya Pradesh, over 15 per cent polling has been reported during early three hours in Maheshwar legislative assembly segment by-election. The polling began at 8 am and is by and large peaceful so far.

In Tamil Nadu, the polling for Pudukottai Assembly byelection started today in a dull note. 15 per cent votes were polled in the first two halves. The polling which started at 8 AM will end at 5 PM .

By poll for the Kej Assembly in Maharashtra that began this morning is in progress amid tight security. The bypoll has been neccesitated due to death of former NCP minister Vimal Mundada.

In West Bengal, peaceful voting is on for the bye-elections in Bankura and Daspur Assembly seats. Over 30 per cent voting was recorded in the first three hours of polling.

The seats had fallen vacant following death of two Trinamool Congress Legislators .
In Tripura 32 percent votes were cast till in the Nalcher constituency by election .