Top political leaders from across all parties visited religious places to seek blessings as the counting of votes began for the Assembly elections 2022 in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand – on Thursday.

Amritsar: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal offers prayer at Golden temple, in Amritsar, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (PTI Photo)(PTI03_09_2022_000189B)
AAP leader Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at gurdwara Gursagar Mastuana Sahib, Sangrur.
BJP leader Rajeshwar Singh offers prayers at Chandrika Devi Temple.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant offers prayers at Sri Datta Temple.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers prayers at Shree Govindajee Temple.
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi offers prayers in Chamkaur Sahib Gurudwara.