Bhopal, Nov 28: Around 75 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections Wednesday.
In Madhya Pradesh, as many as 2,899 candidates, including 1,094 independents, are in the fray for the 230 seats.
The state has 5.04 crore, eligible voters. Around 3,00,782 government employees, including 45,904 women, were on poll duty and 65,341 polling stations were set up.
Chief Electoral Officer,VL Kantha Rao, said, "883 ballot units and 881 control units were replaced today. 2126 VVPATs were replaced during mock poll and during voting."
The BJP has been power for the past 15 years. The Congress feels that this is its best chance to unseat the BJP, which is riding an anti-incumbency wave.
Here are the highlights of Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2018:
Nov 28, 2018, 9:19 PM IST
Around 75 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections Wednesday.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:36 PM IST
Congress leader Kamal Nath says, "We've demanded that repolling be done at all those polling booths where voting process was halted for 3 hrs or more because voters do not come back there as everybody has some work. Merely saying that polling will be extended till 9 o'clock or 10 o'clock is not right."
Nov 28, 2018, 6:31 PM IST
Chief Electoral Officer,VL Kantha Rao, says, "883 ballot units and 881 control units were replaced today. 2126 VVPATs were replaced during mock poll and during voting."
Nov 28, 2018, 3:10 PM IST
Ujjain BJP MP Chintamani Malviya casts his vote.
Nov 28, 2018, 3:10 PM IST
Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar casts his vote
Nov 28, 2018, 3:10 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses grief at the death of polling officials on election duty.
विधानसभा चुनाव की ड्यूटी के दौरान अधिकारियों की मृत्यु की खबर से मन दुखी है। दिवंगत आत्माओं को सादर श्रद्धांजलि। पीड़ित परिवारों के प्रति शोक संवेदनाएं प्रकट करता हूं। पीड़ा की इस घड़ी में हम सभी आपके साथ हैं।
BJP leader Rampal Singh casts his vote from Begamgan
Nov 28, 2018, 3:09 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra appeals people to cast their votes.
मध्य प्रदेश के सभी मतदाताओं को नमस्कार।मित्रों याद रखना है-पहले मतदान फिर जलपान शिवराज सरकार के पन्द्रह वर्षों के विकास के पक्ष में “कमल” पर button दबा कर @BJP4MP को विजयी बनाए।#MPWithBJP#MPWithShivraj#MPWithModi
34.99% voter turnout recorded till 2 pm in Madhya Pradesh, say election officials
Nov 28, 2018, 3:00 PM IST
There were a few complaints on malfunction of some EVMs and VVPAT machines. They have been replaced. If it is found that voters left due to malfunction, we can consider re-polling in those particular polling stations: CEC OP Rawat on instances of EVM malfunctioning in Madhya Pradesh.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:53 PM IST
28.68 per cent voting has been recorded till 1 pm, say election officials.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:53 PM IST
Firing has been reported from two places in Bhind — in booth numbers 122 and 131-134.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:53 PM IST
Muslims come out to vote in large numbers
Nov 28, 2018, 1:53 PM IST
BJP and Congress workers clash in Chachoda assembly constituency in Guna district. Three people have been arrested. The Congress candidate in this seat is Laxman Singh, brother of Digvijaya Singh
Nov 28, 2018, 1:38 PM IST
"There were few complaints on malfunction of some EVMs and VVPAT machines, they have been replaced. If it's observed that voters left due to malfunction, we can consider re-polling at that particular polling station," CEC O P Rawat tells ANI.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:33 PM IST
EC responds to Scindia's demand for time extension
CEC O P Rawat on Jyotiraditya Scindia's request to EC to extend polling time due to EVM malfunction: There are provisions for the extension of time, the local officers can take the call as they see fit. The matter does not need to be handled by the commission. pic.twitter.com/OznJsAKzcJ
"There have been many complaints of EVMs malfunctioning, have written to Election Commission. Have requested that voting time in these polling booths should be extended to compensate for the delay," says Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
Bhind district administration asks Ater assembly constituency candidates Arvind Bhadoriya of BJP and Hemant Katare of Congress to stay put in the local circuit house as a precautionary measure.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
State Congress president Kamal Nath demands repoll tomorrow in all those areas where EVMs malfunctioned and many voters left seeing the long queue.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
22 per cent voting recorded till 11am, says chief electoral officer V Kantha Rao.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:06 PM IST
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia hugs aunt and former BJP minister Maya Singh when they met during voting in Gwalior.
Nov 28, 2018, 11:29 AM IST
Election Commission announced Rs 10 lakh each compensation for the kin of the EC officials who passed away while on election duty
Nov 28, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on his way on a horse chariot to cast his vote
9.5 per cent voting across Madhya Pradesh till 10 am, chief electoral officer V Kantha Rao.
Nov 28, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
I assure you that on 11th December Congress will form the government with the blessings of the people, says Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia after casting his vote at a polling booth in Gwalior
Nov 28, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
6.32 per cent voting till 9 am, according to chief electoral officer V Kantha Rao.
Nov 28, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
Around 100 EVMs changed all over the state, says chief electoral officer V Kantha Rao.
Nov 28, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Congress candidate from Bhopal South-West constituency PC Sharma sat on dharna demanding change of EVM machines.
Nov 28, 2018, 10:43 AM IST
One Election Commission official in Guna, and two in Indore have passed away due to cardiac arrest, says chief electoral officer V Kantha Rao.
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Nov 28, 2018, 6:29 am IST
Polling will be held between 8 am and 5 pm. A total of over 5 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise. This includes 2,63,01,300 men, 2,41,30,390 women and 1,389 third gender.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:52 am IST
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, in an open letter to the people of Madhya Pradesh, appealed for support. For more than a decade, Madhya Pradesh has been known more for firing upon farmers, crimes against women, scams like Vyapam and Bundelkhand package, rising unemployment, sand mafia and for usurping rights of tribals, he said in the letter.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:01 am IST
In the previous Assembly polls held in 2013, the BJP had won 165 seats, Congress 55 seats and BSP 4 seats.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:07 am IST
It is a single phase election in MP. However the timings are different for three constituencies which are naxal affected.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:08 am IST
Polling across 227 out of the 230 constituencies will take from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
In the remaining three Naxal-affected constituencies of Balaghat district — Lanji, Paraswada and Baihar - voting time will be from 7.00 am to 3.00 pm.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:11 am IST
Opinion polls have suggested the possibility of the election going down to the wire.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:13 am IST
The stage is set for polling in Madhya Pradesh across all 230 constituencies. Polling has commenced at the three constituencies of Lanji, Paraswada and Baihar, which are naxal affected. Polling in the remaining 227 seats will start at 8 am.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:21 am IST
The BSP has fielded 227 candidates and SP is trying its luck in 51 seats. A total of 1,102 independent candidates are also in the fray.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:31 am IST
EC data show that as many as 2,907 candidates are in the fray this time. While the BJP has fielded candidates across all the 230 seats, the Congress has fielded 229 candidates, leaving one seat for Sharad Yadav's party.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:41 am IST
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) of Mayawati and Samajwadi Party of Akhilesh Yadav are also in the fray.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:51 am IST
A total of over 5 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise. This includes 2,63,01,300 men, 2,41,30,390 women and 1,389 third gender.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:58 am IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers on the banks of the Narmada river in Budhni. He would need the prayers to retain power in the state.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:01 am IST
The counting of votes will take place on December 11, along with the four other states- Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:01 am IST
Polling will be held between 8 am and 5 pm.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:02 am IST
1.80 lakh security personnel, including those drawn from central paramilitary forces, have been deployed on duty to ensure peaceful polling in the state.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:02 am IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers on the banks of the Narmada river in Budhni. He would need the prayers to retain power in the state.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:02 am IST
I have full faith in the people of Madhya Pradesh, they are simple and innocent people who have been robbed for a long time by BJP, says Congress leader Kamal Nath
Nov 28, 2018, 8:02 am IST
Voting has commenced in the 277 constituencies. In three constituencies, which are naxal affected, voting began at 7 am.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:16 am IST
Congress leader Kamal Nath offers prayers at a Hanuman temple in Chhindwara and prayed for victory.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:32 am IST
PM Modi took to Twitter and requested voters of the state to participate in large numbers in "the festival of democracy". On election days, the Prime Minister often takes to Twitter urging people to vote in large numbers.
आज मध्य प्रदेश में मतदान का दिन है। प्रदेश के सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा आग्रह है कि वे पूरे उत्साह के साथ लोकतंत्र के महापर्व में भाग लें और भारी संख्या में मतदान करें।
Unlike neighbouring Chhattisgarh, naxalism is not such a big issue in Madhya Pradesh assembly election. However, at least eight districts near Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh borders have recognisable presence of naxal activists.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:46 am IST
The naxal-affected districts of Madhya Pradesh are Anooppur, Balaghat, Chhindawara, Dindori, Mandla, Shahdol, Sidhi Seoni and Singroli. But poll timings have been modified for only three constituencies - Lanji, Paraswada and Baihar - in Balaghat district. Instead of regular polling time of 8 am - 5 pm, votes would be cast here during 7 am - 3 pm period.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:55 am IST
Taking to Twitter, Congress appeals people to vote
मध्यप्रदेश में फसल का पूरा दाम मिलेगा, कर्ज माफी से खुशहाल होगा किसान। बीमा से सुरक्षित होगी अब फसल, कांग्रेस सरकार अन्नदाता को देगी सम्मान।।#VoteCongresspic.twitter.com/AyhPjmidTh
We’re 100% certain that BJP will form government with an absolute majority. We have set a target of 200 seats and our lakhs of volunteers are working to make it a reality, says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan after casting his vote in Budhni
Nov 28, 2018, 9:30 am IST
Two faulty EVMs in Ujjain have been replaced, 11 VVPAT machines in Alirajpur, 5 VVPAT and 2 EVMs in Burhanpur also replaced.
Nov 28, 2018, 9:30 am IST
Two faulty EVMs in Ujjain have been replaced, 11 VVPAT machines in Alirajpur, 5 VVPAT and 2 EVMs in Burhanpur also replaced.
Nov 28, 2018, 10:06 am IST
Police seizes campaign material from BJP's polling agents from a polling booth in Saint Mary's, Bhopal as it was within 200 meters of a polling booth. One person taken to custody.
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