Peaceful Vote in Gujarat, High Turnout

World | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Polls for a new state government have closed in the western Indian state of Gujarat with nearly 63% electors turned out to vote. Voting took place amid tight security following religious riots earlier in the year in which more than 1,000 people, mainly Muslims, lost their lives. The polls are seen as a crucial test for India's ruling BJP which has lost control of a string of state assemblies over recent years. A general election is scheduled for 2004.

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