Latest Updates6.15 p.m.: PTI reports — 61.16% turnout in phase 3 of the U.P. 12.50 p.m.: The third phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh witnessed about 24 per cent polling till 11 a.m. i.e. 11.35 a.m.: Top leaders from SP, BSP and BJP exuded confidence about forming the next government in Uttar Pradesh. Officials check an EVM at a booth on the eve of the third phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh. 7.35 a.m.: Voting for 69 seats in the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections began on Sunday amid tight security.

Source: The Hindu February 19, 2017 01:28 UTC