Ponda, Apr 30 (TOI): The Ponda municipal council (PMC) election witnessed a voter turnout of 76.43% on Sunday. The election process was peaceful and there was no untoward situation in any area, said returning officer Vishal Kundaikar.

The total percentage of male voters was 76.33% and female was 76.53%. Of 8,055 male voters, 6,148 cast their votes and out of 7,920 female voters, 6,061 exercised their franchise.

The largest voting percentage (82.75%) has been registered in Durgabhat (part), Tollem (ward 14), while Silvanagar (ward 12) recorded the lowest voting percentage of 68.33%. The largest number of voters (1,181) is in Silvanagar (ward 12), while the smallest number of voters (873) is in Shantinagar (ward 1).

Four panels as well as several independent candidates are contesting the polls to the 15-member civic body. Notwithstanding that they are coalition partners in the Manohar Parrikar-led government, BJP and MGP have fielded separate panels, though unofficially. Waiting for an advantage is Ponda MLA Ravi Naik who has nominated his son in his panel.

The fourth is citizens’ panel ‘Swabhimani Fondekar Forum’. Results are on May 7.