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    Madhya Pradesh (MP) Polls Live: 75% voter turnout recorded

    04 Dec, 2019 | 07:34:43 AM IST
    Madhya Pradesh (MP) Polls Live: 75% voter turnout recorded
    The state saw a high percentage of voting today. Counting of votes for Madhya Pradesh Pradesh will take place on December 11.
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    10:46:43 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh Polls: 75 per cent voting recorded till 6 PM

    08:48:52 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    1,145 EVMs and 1,545 VVPATs were replaced after complaints of technical snags in Madhya Pradesh - EC confirms

    08:24:39 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Kamal Nath after voting ended in Madhya Pradesh

    06:39:37 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    883 ballot units and 881 control units were replaced today. 2126 VVPATs were replaced during mock poll and during voting: VL Kantha Rao, CEO, MP

    06:15:06 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Deepak Babaria on EVM complaints

    #When it is accepted across the world that EVM machines can be hacked, EC should explore other technologies to prevent booth-capturing. CCTV cameras should be one of them. #It's a must that voters must have faith in the transparency of the system. # Whenever there is high voting percentage it could be high anti-incumbency or "it's my personal opinion, not party's" it could be 'ghost voting'.
    06:10:42 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    EC should closely examine EVM complaints, says Congress MP incharge

    ET's Kumar Anshuman spoke to Cong gen secy and MP incharge Deepak Babaria who said the EC should return to ballot papers because of the frequent complaints about EVMs and VVPATs.
    EC should closely examine EVM complaints, says Congress MP incharge
    05:20:44 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh elections 2018: Key factors that can sway voters

    05:17:47 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh Elections 2018: The Number Game Explained

    05:16:24 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    BJP moves the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leader Kamal Nath

    BJP has moved the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leader Kamal Nath for an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct by showing his hand- a symbol of the Congress party- after casting his vote in Chhindwara. (ANI)
    BJP moves the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leader Kamal Nath
    04:04:39 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    745 EVMs and VVPATs replaced across state, says poll official

    As many as 745 EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines have been replaced in MP, says Chief Electoral Officer V L Kantha Rao.
    03:28:45 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    50% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in Madhya Pradesh.

    03:26:19 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Voters return at many places due to faulty EVMs

    EVM malfunction reported from 23 places in Satna. Voters return at many places. Voting could only begin after 1 pm at a polling booth located at Polytechnic College in Bhopal.
    02:48:45 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    MP Assembly Elections: Shooting inside booths, EVMs damaged

    02:47:18 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    34.99% voter turnout recorded till 2 pm in Madhya Pradesh.

    01:45:38 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Media asked me whom I have voted for, I showed this (palm): Congress leader Kamal Nath

    01:34:44 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    CEC O P Rawat on instances of EVMs malfunctioning in Madhya Pradesh: There were few complaints on malfunction of some EVMs & VVPAT machines, they’ve been replaced. If it's observed that voters left due to malfunction, we can consider re-polling at that particular polling station. (ANI)

    01:26:57 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    There are provisions for the extension of time, the local officers can take the call as they see fit: CEC O P Rawat

    01:18:27 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    People upset with Chouhan govt: Arun Yadav

    Former Minister of State for Agriculture Arun Yadav, who is contesting against Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Budhni, is confident of Congress victory. "People are upset with this government because they have not carried any substantial development plan so far. I have visited villages and towns of Madhya Pradesh. People residing in these areas do not have access to even basic amenities such as water and electricity," he told ANI.
    12:56:41 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh Elections: Congress or BJP, who has the edge?

    12:20:04 PM IST, 28 November 2018

    21% voting recorded in Madhya Pradesh till 11 am

    11:58:04 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Firing reported at Booth no 120, 122 in Bhind.

    11:52:28 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Voting picks up in most areas closer to noon

    Closer to noon, voting has picked up in most areas of MP. It's 21% as per latest figures. There is 25% voting in Indore and 24% in Chhindwara which is Congress leader Kamal Nath's constituency
    11:39:34 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    MP polls: 6.32 per cent turnout till 9 am

    MP polls: 6.32 per cent turnout till 9 am
    11:31:13 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on his way on a horse chariot to cast his vote

    11:28:07 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Polling underway for 230 constituencies in #MadhyaPradeshElections

    Sheopur 22.00% Pohari 20.67% Shivpur 18.96% Karera 19.66% Deori 16.09% Guna 15.72%
    11:22:58 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    3 Poll officials die of cardiac arrest in MP

    Three poll duty officers/ staff have died of cardiac arrest during polling duty in MP. 10 lakhs will be given to the family of the deceased. Additional help also given through Red Cross society.
    11:18:34 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Jyotiraditya Scindia requests Election Commission to ensure fair election over the reports of malfunctioned EVMs

    11:10:30 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Congress 'violates poll code' by campaigning on social media on voting day

    11:06:48 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    I assure you that on 11th December Congress will form the government: Scindia

    10:46:46 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Extend voting hours where EVMs malfunctioned: Jyotiraditya Scindia

    Extend polling time in stations where EVMs malfunctioned. Replacements must be done ASAP. I am in touch with ECI on this issue: Jyotiraditya Scindia after casting his vote.
    Extend voting hours where EVMs malfunctioned: Jyotiraditya Scindia
    10:43:37 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh elections: Will Shivraj Singh Chouhan juggernaut continue?

    10:40:37 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    70 EVMs replaced across state

    There was slow voting in the first hour with only 6.32% across the state casting their votes till 9 am. So far a total of 70 EVMs and VVPATs which have been malfunctioning have been replaced. This includes 11 in Raghogarh where Digvijaya Singh's son Jayawardhan Singh is contesting. 17 EVMs replaced in booths which for part of Guna Lok Sabha constituency.
    10:14:24 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    A 101-year-old woman after casting her vote in Agar Malwa.

    10:12:19 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Faulty machines will affect voting: Congress

    Congress leader Kamal Nath has tweeted that voting will be affected in areas which has faulty machines and urged EC to act immediately. Digvijaya Singh has tweeted this is happening in areas where Congress is strong.
    10:11:10 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Vote for BJP for the future of your child: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan

    10:10:16 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Digvijaya Singh alerts Congress polling agents in light of EVM problems

    10:05:54 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Replace immediate closed machines: Kamal Nath

    09:56:46 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Police seizes campaign material from BJP's polling agents from a polling booth in Saint Mary's, Bhopal.

    09:55:26 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Now, EVM concerns at Bhopal Central

    There are now concerns about EVMs at two booths at Bhopal Central. Teams from EC on their way to resolve it.
    09:44:25 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    EVMs and VVPATs develop snags, replaced

    In Ujjain 2 EVMs were found faulty and have been replaced. In Alirajpur total 11 VVPAT machines were replaced and polling is on. In Burhanpur 5 VVPAT and 2 EVM replaced. Polling is on
    09:59:25 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    We have set a target of 200 seats: CM Chouhan

    09:36:37 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    BJP front page advertisements in all MP papers appealing for 90% voting.

    BJP front page advertisements in all MP papers appealing for 90% voting.
    09:33:42 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Badlaav Factor vs Mamaji's Magic

    The fight in MP will go down to the wire, writes ET's Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi. On one hand is voter fatigue with a 3-term old govt and a perceived sentiment for change. On the other hand is 'Mamaji'Chouhan's performance turned around Madhya Pradesh from a BIMARU state to one having a high GDP growth in agriculture.
    09:26:22 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    BSP won four seats in 2013 but is a player that cannot be ignored in the Gwalior-Chambal and Bundelkhand region. If it gets a dozen seats, the party may end up being kingmaker in the state.

    09:23:28 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Key contestants in MP polls

    Key contestants in MP polls
    09:20:05 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    5.04 crore eligible voters in MP

    5.04 crore eligible voters in MP
    09:16:17 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    The magic number to rule MP is 116. And the number of reserved seats in the state is 82, 35 for SC and 47 for the ST category.

    09:13:20 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Congress had won only 58 seats to BJP’s 165 in 2013, giving the ruling party a huge cushion that will need to be dented. Almost a 9 percent vote gap that needs to be filled for Congress to have a chance to rule.

    09:10:29 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    First time voters after casting their votes at a polling booth in Bhopal

    09:09:12 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Time for change: Rahul Gandhi, Congress president

    09:02:18 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Madhya Pradesh: Polling begins in MP, ground report

    08:56:35 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    The Madhya Pradesh elections are being keenly watched because the state will have a significant impact on the results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

    08:54:22 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Teach 'corrupt' BJP a lesson in MP: Randeep Singh Surjewala

    08:45:03 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Watch: Rebels may affect Madhya Pradesh poll outcome

    08:44:35 AM IST, 28 November 2018

    Kamal Nath reaches Chindwara in Madhya Pradesh to seek blessings in a temple

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