Malappuram, June 19 -- Voting progressed smoothly at the Punchakkoli polling booth located deep within forest region on Thursday.

Despite the remote location, voters turned up to exercise their democratic rights.

Voter turnout recorded at 11 am was 30.51% in Nilambur, as per the Election Commission of India.

Polling in Kerala's Nilambur started today 7 am. Polling was also held in Punjab's Ludhiana West seat, Kaliganj in West Bengal and Visavadar and Kadi seats in Gujarat.

The results for the same will be announced on June 23.

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has fielded M Swaraj, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has fielded Aryadan Shoukath, while the BJP has fielded Adv. Mohan George is a candidate for the Nilambur Assembly constit...