Vote counting has officially commenced across Madhya Pradesh for 103 panchayat positions that went to the polls during the recent local by-elections. The process began at 8 AM, alongside counting for the municipal council president post in Susner, located in the Agar-Malwa district. Polling for a total of 104 positions took place on September 29. The final outcomes for the Susner municipal council president seat as well as Nalkheda janpad ward 6 and ward 11 members will be decided through today's tallying process.
Key Contestants in Susner Municipal Race
The municipal council president contest in Susner features a direct political contest between two major candidates. The Bharatiya Janata Party nominated Pradeep Soni, while the Congress fielded Vishnu Patidar for the post. To maintain order throughout the counting operations, local authorities established extensive security arrangements. A significant contingent of police personnel has been deployed around the venues to ensure peaceful proceedings.
Administrative Setup and Voter Turnout Numbers
To oversee the counting systematically, the administration deployed staff and officers drawn from more than 50 government departments. Electronic voting machines were brought into operation for the count starting from 9 AM. Total voter participation figures show that out of 13,843 eligible registered voters, 10,515 citizens exercised their democratic franchise during the September 29 by-election.
Counting Venues and Round Schedule
Specific centres have been designated for tallying votes from different constituencies. The counting for Nalkheda janpad seats is taking place inside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Government College. Meanwhile, the counting for the Susner municipal council president position is being conducted at ITI College Susner. For Susner's two larger wards, ward 7 and ward 10, each of which had two polling stations, vote tabulation will proceed during the second round.
