The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission has announced programme for general and by-elections for panchayat posts having fallen vacant till April 30, newly constituted panchayats and the panchayats completing their term. The election of sarpanchs will be held through the electronic voting mahcines (EVMs).
Process of filing nominations will commence with publication of notification for elections on July 7. Information about seat reservation will be made and lists of polling booths published the same day. July 14 is the last date for filing nominations, till 3 pm.
Candidates can withdraw nomination till July 17 and election symbols will also be allotted to candidates the same day. Polling will be held on July 18 and counting soon after polling the same day. Counting of EVM votes for election of sarpanchs will be held at development block headquarters on July 30. Results of elections for panch, Sarpanch and members of Janpad Panchayats will be declared at development block headquarters on July 30 and district Panchayats on July 31.
Model Code of Conduct has come into force in concerning areas with announcement of election programme. The None Of The Above (NOTA) choice will also be given to voters in these elections. Elections of sarparchs will be held through EVMs. If the number of vacancies is more than number of EVMs available in the district then district election officer will conduct election of at least one Sarpanch in a development block through EVM.