Brisk polling seen in Wayanad, 34% turnout recorded till 12:30 pm

Brisk polling was recorded in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha and Chelakkara assembly seats, with turnout reaching 34.38% and 36.08%, respectively, by 12:30 pm. Voting, conducted under tight security, was largely incident-free, though some electronic voting machine (EVM) breakdowns were reported in both areas. Election officials quickly resolved the EVM issues, ensuring minimal disruption in voting.