Mohali, Dec. 15 -- The Panchayat Samiti elections in Mohali district for Kharar, Majri and Dera Bassi blocks concluded peacefully on Sunday evening with an overall voter turnout of 54.93%, said deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer Komal Mittal.

There were 306 polling booths across the district, where 206 candidates were in the fray.

Giving block-wise details, she said Majri recorded 56.86% voting, Dera Bassi 56.31% and Kharar 49.95%. The elections were held for 22 Panchayat Samiti zones of Dera Bassi, 15 of Kharar and 15 of Majri.

The deputy commissioner said all polling parties returned safely and ballot boxes were deposited at the designated collection centres/strong rooms at Dera Bassi and Government Polytechnic College...