<span style="color: #222222;">Voting for fourth and final phase of Panchayat elections concluded peacefully in 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh. No untoward incident was reported from any place during the voting barring a few sporadic incidents at some places. State election commission has made all arrangements for free and fair elections. Higher police and administrative officers visited polling booths in their areas throughout the day to maintain peace and law and order.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">People, especially the first time voters were very enthusiastic in casting their votes. Despite the scorching heat people long queues were seen at the polling centres. Voting started at 7 am this morning and continued till 6 pm in the evening. At some places voting was continued since many voters turned out in the evening at polling booths due to hot weather and Ramjan.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Strict adherence to the COVID protocol during the polling was observed because of the growing COVID cases in a state.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">During polling, the police personnel and employees involved in the election process appealed to voters to put up masks and maintain social distancing. Circles at a distance of six-feet were also drawn at the polling centres for social distancing.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections were held in four phases while the counting of votes will take place on May 2nd.</span><br />''