The third and final round of polling in Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh concluded peacefully on Sunday with 75 to 85 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise. “The polling was peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from any part of the state, secretary to state election commission,” Purnima Chauhan told reporters in Shimla.

“Elections were held to 2983 Panchayats, 1645 ‘Panchayat samitis’ and 252 ‘Zila Parishad’ seats in three phases in three phases,” she said, adding that the counting was in progress for the final phase and results were expected by Sunday night. Bureau Report