Counting of votes begin across the country

New Delhi, May 16 :Counting of votes, the grand finale in the nine-phased Lok Sabha elections, began today across the country.

Election Commission said the counting exercise to be held at 989 counting centres is likely to be completed by 4 PM and trends will start emerging by 9.30 AM.

By noon, a final picture could emerge on who would be the major players in the 16th Lok Sabha.