Ludhiana, May 27 -- The municipal council elections across Ludhiana district witnessed an enthusiastic voter turnout despite scorching heat with Payal emerging as the highest polling constituency, while Khanna recorded the lowest voter participation among the six civic bodies that went to polls. The poll process remained peaceful largely with minor scuffles.

According to the official polling data released after the conclusion of voting, an overall turnout of 64.8% was recorded across Doraha, Jagraon, Khanna, Payal, Raikot and Samrala municipal councils. Out of a total electorate of 2,02,785 voters,1,31,437 exercised their franchise.

The voters queued outside the polling station from 8 am as the process started.

Payal municipal council ...