Ranchi:
An estimated 42 per cent of the electorate cast their votes till 1:00 pm in the fourth phase of assembly elections in 14 Maoist-affected constituencies in Jharkhand on Saturday.
(Read: Jharkhand poll: Heavyweights in fourth phase)According to Election Commission sources here, the polling was peaceful with tight security and air surveillance.
(Read: 70 candidates with criminal record in third, fourth phase)Elections are being held for Bahragora, Ghatsila, Potka, Ichagarh, Majhgaon, Manoharpur, Chakardharpur, Torpa, Sisai, Gumla, Bishunpur, Simdega, Kolebira and Lohardaga
seats
(Read: Major issues in Jharkhand elections)There are 233 candidates in the fray.
(Read: List of successful candidates in 2005 elections)
Polling for 51 seats has been completed in the previous three phases while the final phase involving 16 seats will be held on December 18.
Results will be announced on December 23. (Read: Party positions in 2005 elections)