On November 21, a new vote was ordered at a stand in MP’s parliamentary seat in Ater

A district official says a fresh poll was ordered due to a breach of secrecy in Kishupura on November 17 when some people filmed the voting process.

According to District Collector and Returning Officer Sanjeev Shrivastava, four members of the polling station have been suspended for breach of secrecy.

Polling station number 71 in Kishupura will hold voting between 7am and 6pm on Tuesday, according to a press release, adding that indelible middle finger ink will be applied.

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The district officials have been directed to participate in the elections again, the statement said. The model code of conduct will be followed during the re-elections, Shrivastava said, including banning voters from entering the booths with mobile phones.

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There will be a video recording of the re-election process, he said. Hemant Katare, a former Congress party lawmaker, is challenging BJP MLA Arvind Singh Bhadauria.

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According to the Election Commission, all 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh were contested in a single phase on November 17. The votes will be counted on December 3.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Updated: Nov 20, 2023 11:04 AM IST