AGRA, Nov. 5 -- Voting for the Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union (AMUSU) and Women's College Student Union polls took place from 9 am till 5 pm on Thursday, said AMU public relations officer Omar S Peerzada.

Eligible voters stood in queues to cast their vote through ballot papers as enthusiasm was palpable for the student union polls being held at AMU after a gap of 8 years.

Polling percentage at five booths of Women College of AMU saw a 62.05% turnout, while for the AMUSU an estimated over 75% of voters exercised their franchise, university officials said.

Voting ended at 5 pm and counting had not yet begun at the time of filing the report. The results are likely to come late tonight, with counting scheduled to begin after 7 p...