In the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections held on Friday, a noteworthy voter turnout of 73.72% was reported, with officials indicating the final percentage could be higher. The polling, covering all 230 constituencies in a single phase, witnessed incidents of violence, notably in Rajnagar, where an aide of a Congress candidate lost his life in a clash. In naxalite-affected districts, voting concluded at 3 PM, while it continued until 6 PM in other regions.
Balaghat district exhibited significant turnouts, with Baihar at 80.38%, Lanjhi at 75.07%, and Paraswada at 81.56%. Among the 2,533 candidates, key contenders include BJP’s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress State Chief Kamal Nath. Prominent figures casting their votes included Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Prahlad Patel.
Incidents of skirmishes were reported, with casualties in Mhow (Indore) and Dimani (Morena) constituencies. In Rajnagar, the death of an aide, Salman, sparked accusations from Congress candidate Vikram Singh against the BJP, alleging distribution of money and liquor. State Congress Chief Nath claimed to have evidence in the form of videos showcasing such practices.
Amidst the political fervor, Home Minister Narottam Mishra made a controversial statement suggesting celebrations in Pakistan if any party other than the BJP won the election. The day also witnessed active participation from various political figures, including Digvijaya Singh, Jaivardhan Singh, and Ajay Singh, exercising their right to vote in different constituencies.
Women turned out in significant numbers across polling booths in Hoshangabad, reflecting widespread civic engagement. Despite the instances of violence and political tensions, the election day unfolded with citizens actively participating in shaping the democratic process across the state’s 64,626 polling stations.
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