Sokela Tayang, 44, is the only voter in her village, Malogam, in a remote area of Arunachal Pradesh close to the China border.

An estimated 9% of a total of 8,92,694 voters had cast their votes till 9 am on Friday in Arunachal Pradesh where polling is taking place for two Lok Sabha seats and 50 assembly constituencies.

India has issued a stern rebuke to China over its latest attempt to rename several places in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that such actions will not alter the reality of the region's status as an integral part of India.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh made a resounding start to the upcoming elections by securing victory in 10 assembly seats unopposed, ahead of the voting day scheduled for April 19.

Arunachal Pradesh is poised for simultaneous polls on April 19, encompassing two Lok Sabha seats and 60 assembly constituencies.