In Gujarat, more than 61 percent turnout has been recorded for the polling for 81 Municipalities, 31 District and 231 Taluka panchayats. According to official sources, the polling remains peaceful barring some sporadic incidents. Polling for bye-elections of 23 municipalities and 3 taluka panchayats also held simultaneously.<br />'' <br />''Counting of votes will take place on Tuesday. AIR correspondent reports, the fate of more than 22 thousand candidates for 8302 seats of Municipalities, District and Taluka Panchayats has been sealed in EVMs. Rural voters have shown more enthusiasm in comparison to their urban counterparts. About 60 percent turnout in Municipalities, District and Taluka Panchayat elections is 14 percent higher than the 46 percent turnout recorded for six municipal corporations earlier.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">According to sources, about 55 percent turnout recorded for 81 Municipalities, 63 percent turnout recorded for 31 district panchayats and 64 percent turnout recorded for 231 taluka panchayats. Polling was held under the strict Covid19 protocols.  Ruling BJP had retained the power by winning all 6 Municipal Corporation for which the elections were held earlier.</span><br />