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Polling is under way in the fourth phase of India's marathon five-phase general election with the capital, Delhi, one of the key battlegrounds. Polling is under way in the fourth stage of India's marathon five phase general election with the capital, Delhi, one of the key battlegrounds.
Millions of voters in 85 constituencies across seven states and in Delhi are casting ballots on Thursday.Millions of voters in 85 constituencies across seven states and in Delhi are casting ballots on Thursday.
Neither the ruling Congress nor main opposition BJP are expected to win outright and other parties could play a key role after counting on 16 May.Neither the ruling Congress nor main opposition BJP are expected to win outright and other parties could play a key role after counting on 16 May.
The fourth-phase voting has had no major incidents of violence so far. The fourth phase voting has seen no major incidents of violence so far.
However, clashes in West Bengal have left six people injured.However, clashes in West Bengal have left six people injured.
The early turnout in most of the areas voting was reported to be fairly strong. Early turnout in most of the areas voting was reported to be fairly strong.
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Delhi has all seven seats up for grabs on Thursday. Congress won six of them last time.Delhi has all seven seats up for grabs on Thursday. Congress won six of them last time.
Who to vote for? Delhi residents give their viewsIn picturesWho to vote for? Delhi residents give their viewsIn pictures
The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder in the suburb of Gurgaon says that many of the bankers and IT staff who work there have not registered to vote but villagers queued up early at booths. The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder in the suburb of Gurgaon says that many of the bankers and IT staff who work there have not registered to vote, but villagers queued up early at booths.
Initial reports from Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir, were of deserted streets amid an election boycott call by separatists who argue that the vote legitimises Indian rule.Initial reports from Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir, were of deserted streets amid an election boycott call by separatists who argue that the vote legitimises Indian rule.
The call was generally being heeded, although the BBC's Altaf Hussain said that at one polling booth in the Repora area voting was very brisk and the atmosphere almost festive.The call was generally being heeded, although the BBC's Altaf Hussain said that at one polling booth in the Repora area voting was very brisk and the atmosphere almost festive.
There had been a two-day shutdown ahead of the vote in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley.There had been a two-day shutdown ahead of the vote in the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley.
However in state elections in Jammu and Kashmir last year many voters defied a boycott call and cast ballots in unexpectedly large numbers. However, in state elections in Jammu and Kashmir last year many voters defied a boycott call and cast ballots in unexpectedly large numbers.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did well in Rajasthan in 2004's general election, winning 21 of the 25 seats but analysts say that in a tight battle nationwide the switch of even a few seats could be crucial in the coalition talks that are sure to follow the election.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did well in Rajasthan in 2004's general election, winning 21 of the 25 seats but analysts say that in a tight battle nationwide the switch of even a few seats could be crucial in the coalition talks that are sure to follow the election.
INDIAN ELECTION AT A GLANCE Eligible voters: 714 millionPolling centres: 828,804Voting days: 16, 23, 30 April; 7, 13 MayVote counting: 16 May Prime minister in waiting? Campaigning with a megastar Elections battleground mapINDIAN ELECTION AT A GLANCE Eligible voters: 714 millionPolling centres: 828,804Voting days: 16, 23, 30 April; 7, 13 MayVote counting: 16 May Prime minister in waiting? Campaigning with a megastar Elections battleground map
In Punjab, voting was suspended in Ferozepur constituency after a Congress supporters was shot dead. Police said it was over the ownership of a mobile phone.In Punjab, voting was suspended in Ferozepur constituency after a Congress supporters was shot dead. Police said it was over the ownership of a mobile phone.
Early turnout was reported brisk in West Bengal. The BBC's Subir Bhaumik in Calcutta says there is a huge security presence.Early turnout was reported brisk in West Bengal. The BBC's Subir Bhaumik in Calcutta says there is a huge security presence.
He says six people were hurt as shots were fired in clashes between political rivals at two locations in Nandigram.He says six people were hurt as shots were fired in clashes between political rivals at two locations in Nandigram.
West Bengal is traditionally a stronghold of leftist parties but they face a tough challenge from the main opposition Trinamul Congress. The leftists split from the previous Congress-led administration over a controversial nuclear deal with the US.West Bengal is traditionally a stronghold of leftist parties but they face a tough challenge from the main opposition Trinamul Congress. The leftists split from the previous Congress-led administration over a controversial nuclear deal with the US.
There have been reports of a boycott in Patliputra and Nalanda in Bihar after voting machines developed defects.There have been reports of a boycott in Patliputra and Nalanda in Bihar after voting machines developed defects.
Voters in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are also casting ballots on Thursday.Voters in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are also casting ballots on Thursday.
Among the key candidates facing the electorate are Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Railway Minister Laloo Yadav and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav.Among the key candidates facing the electorate are Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Railway Minister Laloo Yadav and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Voting is being held in several phases in some of the states.Voting is being held in several phases in some of the states.
The first phase of voting on 16 April was marred by Maoist violence in eastern and central India which killed at least 17 people.The first phase of voting on 16 April was marred by Maoist violence in eastern and central India which killed at least 17 people.
But the second and third phases on 23 April and 30 April were largely peaceful.But the second and third phases on 23 April and 30 April were largely peaceful.
Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed ahead of the vote.Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed ahead of the vote.
The new parliament has to be constituted by 2 June.The new parliament has to be constituted by 2 June.
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