Polling began on a brisk note in Tirupati division

Tirupati: The polling in the thirteen mandals in Tirupati division began on a brisk note on Sunday .

Men and women were seen standing in long queues before the polling booths in many villages.

According to official sources 12.46 percent average polling was reported in the first two hours i e. till 8.30 am while Tirupati Rural recorded 18.18 percent voting.

The total electorate was 599186 including men 2.93 lakh, women 3.05 lakh and others only 70.