The World : 22 Killed as India Votes
At least 22 people were reported killed and 100 injured as voters in India went to the polls for the second round of elections for 10 state assemblies, the United News of India reported. Clashes between rival political groups and between police and mobs claimed 16 lives in the eastern state of Bihar and three each in northern Uttar Pradesh and southern Andhra Pradesh states, the agency said. Results of the balloting are expected today. Observers said the outcome is expected to strengthen the hold of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s party.
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