November 17th 2023.
Voting for the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election began at 7 am on Friday. Polling booths across the state opened up to the public, with few appearing in the early morning. However, the Election Commission has expected the footfall to increase as the day progresses.
To ensure a smooth and secure voting process, the Election Commission has made adequate arrangements. For example, a helicopter and an air ambulance have been stationed at Gondia, adjacent to the Maoist-hit Balaghat.
The Election Commission of India reported that there are 5.6 crore voters across 230 constituencies of Madhya Pradesh. Of these, 2.88 crore are male voters while 2.72 crore are female voters. The youths of the state also have a considerable share in the voting population, with a total of 22.36 lakh youths voting for the first time in this Assembly election.
Amidst the voting process, a BJP youth wing leader barged into a Congress supporter's house in Bhind and threatened him with gunshots. This incident has raised serious concerns over the security of voters in the state.
Voters in Indore were seen showing their inked fingers after casting their vote. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections will be held in a single phase, and the results are expected to be announced on November 20th.
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