Voting has ended in the first round of India's month-long general elections.
Millions voted in 124 constituencies around the country. Turnout was reported to be steady and there were a number of attacks by Maoist rebels.
More than 700 million Indians are eligible to vote in the five-phase poll. Results are due on 16 May - a new parliament must be in place by 2 June.
The incumbent Congress-led coalition government is facing a challenge from the main opposition BJP-led alliance.
The two main blocs are also competing against a "third front" of communist and regional parties in a poll that is too close to call.
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