Uttarakhand polls: Stage set for tough battle between BJP, Congress as polling begins

The stage is set for the tough battle between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Uttarakhand as the 70 Assembly seats spread over 13 districts are going to the polls on Monday.

At least 81 lakh voters of the state will decide the fate of 632 candidates. Polling began at 8 am and will conclude at 6 pm.

Traditionally, elections in Uttarakhand have largely been bi-polar with Congress and BJP governing the state alternately. But this time, the AAP is also in the running and has fielded its candidates on all 70 seats.