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Voting in 3rd phase UP election ends

The voting for the third phase of the Union Parishad (UP) polls has ended amid violence.

Polling began in 1,000 UPs at 8am on Sunday and continued till 4pm.

Electronic voting machines (EVMs) were used in 33 union parishads in 24 districts.

A total of 5,222 people submitted nomination papers for the chairman posts in the third phase of the elections. After sorting, the number of legal candidates was 5,135. Among them, 671 withdrew their candidature while 569 candidates -- 100 chairmen, 337 councillor and 132 women candidates in reserved seats -- have won uncontested. 

It is to be noted that, voting will take place on December 26 in the fourth phase and on January 5 in the fifth phase.