42% voter turnout for Morva Hadaf by-election

Vadodara: The Morva Hadaf assembly by-polls in Panchmahal district witnessed around 42.5% voter turnout on Saturday. The elections were held ensuring adherence to the Covid-19 protocols.
The polling was sluggish right from the morning. Sources said that the fear of Covid-19 along with lack of enthusiasm, with it being a by-election, led to the low voter-turnout.The exact data of total votes casted will be ready by late Saturday night.
During the polls, one control unit, one ballot unit and a VVPAT machine had to be replaced as they developed a snag. No untoward incident was reported during the polls.
The administration had arranged for gloves, masks, thermal guns and PPE kits for polling in the by-elections. Covid-19 had cast its shadow on the election with the EC-appointed poll observer taking ill soon after reaching Panchmahal. A couple of prominent BJP leaders also tested positive after visiting the constituency.