Speaking to media persons, Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda said that polling will be held between 7 am and 5 pm. There are a total of 1,77,770 voters in the constituency and 226 polling booths have been set up for smooth functioning of polls.
A total of 1,358 police and home guard personnel besides 75 police officers will be deployed. In addition, 82 video cameras will be covering the polls in different locations so that any untoward incident can be recorded.