Datia, July 30 -- Polling continued at a steady pace in the Datia Assembly by-election on Thursday, with approximately 48.91 per cent of voters casting their ballots till 1 pm, according to the data released by the Election Commission of India.

Polling has remained peaceful across the constituency amid elaborate security arrangements and close monitoring by election authorities.

Earlier, the voter turnout in Datia was recorded at 32.53 pc till 11 am and 12.94 pc in the initial trend of polling till 9 am.

Senior BJP leader Narottam Mishra, BJP candidate from the seat Ashutosh Tiwari and the Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh also cast their votes in the by-election.

Speaking to reporters after voting, Mishra said he voted with the intent...