New Delhi: Voting began for the first phase of the local body elections across 24 districts in Uttar Pradesh today. Over 3 crore people from the most populous state in the country are eligible to cast their vote in the elections. This would be the first popularity test for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath nearly eight months after the BJP was elected with a thumping majority earlier this year. 

The second phase of civic polls will be held on November 26 in 25 districts and the third phase will be held in 26 districts on November 29. The results for the local body elections will be declared on December 1. 
 

Here are the highlights from the polling centres.