Kamal Nath alleged that incidents of gunfire and booth capture took place during the assembly by-elections.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath said on Saturday that incidents of shooting and booth capture took place during assembly by-elections in the state.
“The incidents that occurred in Sumawali, Morena and Mehgaon on November 3 were unfortunate. There were shootings and postings. I am sad that despite the evidence on this, the Election Commission did not did not ask to push back there, ”Kamal Nath said.
“I want to make it clear to the agents who provide protection that the protection does not last forever. The proof of the incidents is available and we will disclose them on November 10,” he added.
Kamal Nath had requested a repoll from Sumawali and Mehgaon on November 3.
“We demanded that the Election Commission organize the repollage in Sumawali and Mehgaon. Shooting took place in Sumawali and I also have news that the shootings also took place in Morena in the evening. All these incidents only prove the frustration of the BJP, “he said.
By-elections were held Tuesday with 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh. Results will be announced on November 10.
