Kotia villagers cross into Andhra to vote despite curbs
Odisha deployed 16 police platoons in the disputed area; Odisha parties allege bribery by Andhra Pradesh leaders, a claim the report carries no reply to.
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Several voters from the disputed Kotia gram panchayat crossed into Andhra Pradesh on Thursday to vote in its local body polls, The Hindu reported.
Odisha had deployed 16 platoons of police and set up three border checkpoints.
Odisha's political parties alleged that Andhra leaders bribed voters; no response from Andhra Pradesh was reported.