MP: Datia Bypoll Records over 71% Turnout; Congress Alleges Irregularities, Officials Deny Charge

MP: Datia bypoll records over 71% turnout; Congress alleges irregularities, officials deny charge

<p>Datia (MP), Jul 30 (PTI): The by-election to the Datia Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh recorded 71.44 per cent voter turnout on Thursday, with polling passing off peacefully amid tight security, officials said.</p><p>The Congress, however, alleged abuse of power and poll irregularities, charges rejected by the district administration.</p><p>Polling began at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm. District Election Officer and Datia collector Swapnil Wank…

Lower Turnout Adds To Suspense In Bypoll For Madhya Pradesh Seat

The result on August 3 may therefore be decided not only by those who voted, but also by the thousands who stayed away.

Low turnout marks bypolls in Bihar's Bankipur, MP's Datia & Gujarat's Manjalpur

Low voter turnout marked bypolls in Bihar, MP, and Gujarat. Bankipur in Bihar saw just 34.31% voter turnout, a significant decrease. Datia in Madhya Pradesh recorded 71.41% voting after a conviction led to a vacancy. Manjalpur in Gujarat had 37.5% polling following the sitting MLA's demise.