In Himachal Pradesh, more than 16 percent polling has been reported till 9.30 AM in all the four Parliamentary Constituencies of the state where voting started at 7.00 in the morning amid tight security.

Kangra witnessed 15.91 percent, Shimla 15.25 percent, Mandi 16.99 percent and Hamirpur 17.40 percent voting.

About 48 lakh electorate are eligible to exercise their franchise to seal the electoral fate of 38 candidates.