Voting ends amidst poor turnout

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Voting at today?s local government elections came to an end at 4.00 pm with officials and independent observers saying�the turnout was poor in many areas where polling took place.

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Except in the districts of Gampaha and Hambantota where a near 50 per cent turnout was reported in other areas it was around 35 to 40 per cent, they said.

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They added that the polling was also marred by several incidents of violence, including one death. There were several cases on intra-party clashes as�well, they said.

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The polling took place in all the districts, except Jaffna, for 234 local government councils. (LB)

Source: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/index.php/latest/5650-voting-ends-amidst-poor-turn-

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