608 nomination papers rejected after scrutiny
Bhopal: As many as 608 out of 5,048 nomination papers filed on November 8 for Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections have been rejected following scrutiny due to various errors. Thus, only 4,424 nomination papers have remained now. Candidates can withdraw their nomination papers on Monday. large-scale arrangements have been made in all districts regarding withdrawal of nomination papers. After withdrawal of nomination papers, it will become clear as how many candidates are in the fray. Today, 18 nomination papers were rejected after scrutiny in Morena district, Bhind 23, Gwalior, Raisen and Shivpuri 9 each, Indore 15, Datia, Dewas, Guna and Mandsaur 8 each, Tikamgarh 30, Chhatarpur 21, Khandwa 1, Panna 22, Satna 4, Rewa 18, Shajapur 13, Sidhi 5, Singrauli 3, Anuppur, Sehore and Ratlam 7 each, Katni, Seoni, Damoh, Balaghat and Jhabua 6 each, Jabalpur and Bhopal 27 each, Dindori 14, Mandla 19, Narsinghpur 8, Chhindwara and Vidisha 26 each, Harda, Rajgarh and Alirajpur 10 each, Hoshangabad 21, Khargone 38, Barwani 12, Dhar 41, Ujjain 25 and 11 nomination papers were rejected in Neemuch district. It is noteworthy that 3,061 candidates had filed nomination papers during Vidhan Sabha elections in year 2003 of which 564 were rejected. Similarly, 4,567 nomination papers were filed during Vidhan Sabha elections in year 2008 of which 826 were rejected.
IAS officers’ appointment
Bhopal: The State Government has posted IAS officer, Additional Collector Gwalior Shriniwas Sharma, as Deputy Secretary Mantralaya. Tarun Bhatnagar, Administrative Officer Bharat Bhavan has been posted as Additional Collector Gwalior. Similarly, Mehtab Singh Gurjar, Deputy Collector Gwalior has been posted as Deputy Commissioner land Records Gwalior, Ritu Chauhan, Deputy Collector Bhopal as Deputy Director Public Instructions and Maya Awasthi, Deputy Director Public Instructions as Deputy Collector Bhopal.
women pitted against each other in Bhikangaon
Barwah: The tribal Bhikangaon seat in Khargone district is expected to send a woman MlA to the State Assembly after the November 25, polls for the first time as both the BJP and Congress have fielded women candidates from the reserve ST constituency. Though women candidates have tried their luck from the seat earlier, voters rejected them and this time they don't have much option as BJP has fielded it's district vice president and janpad member - Nanda Brahmane - against Congress' Jhooma Solanki, who is also the party unit's Khargone district president and janpad member, sources said today. While BJP has fielded a woman candidate for the first time from the seat, Congress had given ticket to a female candidate Sangeeta Sildar in 2008 also but she lost the polls. BJP vice president Uma Bharti's Janshakti Party had also fielded a woman candidate Tulsi Gole in 2008, but she too was rejected by the voters. In 1980, Janata Party's (Secular) Punnibai and in 2003 Independent lakshmi Romade too got defeated in the elections. But, voters this time have no option as both the BJP and Congress have fielded women candidates from the tribal seat, sources said. Notably, Bhikangaon has a history of electing either Congress or a BJP candidate.
Teacher commits suicide
Chhindwara: An indisposed teacher committed suicide by jumping into a well allegedly for fear of election duties in Bijori Gumai village, police said. Madhu Pawar was not well for some time and he was supposed to join election duties at Parasiya development block but he was reluctant to go there and took the extreme step yesterday.
Trader killed in Indore
Indore: A trader, dealing with hotel business, was shot dead due to old enmity near Banganga area here, police said. Chintu Thakur (32) was gunned down by one JD Manoj and other accomplices yesterday. He was rushed to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.
ECI appoints election observer, liaison officer
Mhow: Election Commission of India has appointed the election observer and liaison officer for Mhow Tehsil. Common man can contact them for any types of difficutly during the ongoing assembly election procedure. Assistant election officer Vijay Agrawal told that the mobile number of observer MM Nagulli is 9425901708 and mobile number of liaison officer Gourav Choudhary is 94247 92348. The residence and office of both the officers is PWD rest house Mhow. Common man can meet the between 4 pm to 5 pm at the rest house.
Don’t use children in electioneering: ECI
Bhopal: Election Commission of India has asked political parties not to use children in electioneering. Chief Electoral Officer Jaideep Govind has apprised district election officers of this directive. District election officers have been asked to ensure compliances of the directives as per wish of Election Commission of India. In this regard, Election Commission of India has given reference of Delhi High Court’s ruling according to which provisions of Juvenile Justice Act will apply to juveniles up to 18 years of age also apart from up to 14 years. It has been said in the above-mentioned order that Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 will apply to children up to 18 years of age apart from 14 years. Therefore, the commission has advised political parties not to deploy children below the age of 18 years in electioneering.
Officers to be deployed for ballots counting
Bhopal: Assistant Returning Officers and 2 Counting Observers and assistants each will also be deployed in counting of postal ballots for Vidhan Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. These officers will sit at counting venues to assist returning officers in opening postal ballot boxes and covering them. Election Commission of India has given consent to this proposal of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
Rakesh appointed as Expenses Observer
Bhopal: Election Commission of India has appointed Rakesh Bhaskar as Expenses Observer for Vidhan Sabha constituency number 156-Budhni and 157-Ashta. Bhaskar will tour these constituencies from November 17 to 25. Rakesh Bhaskar, an officer of All India Services, has also been appointed as Expenses Observer for Vidhan Sabha constituency number 158-Ichhawar and 159-Sehore.
withdrawal of nomination papers till today
Bhopal: Candidates can withdraw their nomination papers for elections to be held in 230 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh till 3 pm on November 11. For withdrawal of nomination papers, candidates will have to submit written application signed by them. This information can be given by candidate himself, his proposer or election agent. Returning officer will issue a receipt after receiving the information for withdrawal of nomination. Returning officers will display information about candidates withdrawing nomination papers on a notice board in their office. list of remaining candidates will also be displayed on the notice board after 3 pm the same day. It will contain names of candidates, their parties and allotted election symbols. A copy of the list will be provided to concerning candidate or his agent.
ECI’s order over Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party
Bhopal: In connection with registered unrecognised political party Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party, the Election Commission of India has directed that its candidates should be allotted election symbols as independents. As per the commission, it has given this directive in view of prevailing dispute over presidentship of the party. All district collectors and district election officers have been apprised of this directive.
Minor son of BJP leader plays havoc on road
Satna: A jeep driven by a minor who is son of a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party leader crushed a boy and severely injured three in Amarpatan on Sunday, police said. Those hurt were admitted to the District Hospital. Pawan Tamrakar first drove over two persons eating 'chaat' (snacks) at a handcart and then over two others while speeding away. Efforts are underway to arrest the accused. The deceased was identified as Salman (12).