53-Year-Old Bhurli Bai Dies of Heart Attack at Polling Booth in Khargone

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Bhurli Bai, a 53-year-old woman, tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack while waiting in the queue at a polling booth in Khargone district. The incident occurred as she patiently awaited her turn to cast her vote. Bhurli Bai had been battling paralysis, which likely contributed to her vulnerability to such a severe cardiac event. Local authorities have sent her body for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

In another unfortunate incident, a man named Sunil, aged 27, lost his life due to an electric shock at a polling booth in Dhangaon, Harda. Sunil, along with three others, was attempting to fix a tent at the booth when they encountered the fatal electrical mishap. The group was promptly rushed to the hospital, but Sunil succumbed to his injuries. The three other individuals, including Panchayat Secretary Anil Vishnoi, sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the district hospital.

Meanwhile, in Shujalpur, voting came to a halt for approximately 40 minutes due to a heated argument between supporters of the BJP candidate and minister Inder Singh Parmar and those of the Congress candidate, Ramveer Singh Sikarwar. The disruption occurred as a result of a machine breakdown, causing a temporary suspension of the voting process.

Accusations of malpractice have also marred the electoral process in Khurai. Congress candidate Raksha Rajput has alleged that Minister Bhupendra Singh and his workers distributed money and liquor to influence voters. Additionally, the police, including Malthon police station in-charge Yogendra Singh Dangi, have been accused of participating in the distribution of these illicit inducements.

The political tensions escalated to a dangerous level in Mhow, where a BJP worker named Birbal attacked Congress workers Dayaram and Tolaram with a sword. Both victims have been admitted to Malwa Hospital, while Birbal has been detained by the police. Such acts of violence further underscore the intensity and high stakes of the ongoing elections.

Furthermore, technical difficulties with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were reported in several polling stations across Madhya Pradesh. Chitrakoot, Venkat in Satna, Science College in Jabalpur, Kulgarhi in Nagaud, and Pipli Bazar in Khilchipur all experienced malfunctions shortly after voting commenced. However, these issues were promptly rectified, allowing the voting process to resume. In Satna Assembly, voting was delayed for nearly an hour due to the malfunctioning of EVMs at one polling station.

Some areas witnessed a boycott of the elections due to dissatisfaction with the lack of basic facilities. People in Ashta of Sehore, Jhamar of Sanchi Assembly in Raisen, Nagpura of Jaitpur Assembly in Shahdol, Malaya, two places in Vishnupur polling station in Maihar, Barkula, Amatara, five villages in all three assembly constituencies of Ashoknagar district, and the displaced village of Naya Sankai in Narmadapuram-Seoni Malwa Assembly chose to abstain from voting as a form of protest.

As the election season unfolds, it is crucial to address these incidents and evaluate the impact they may have on the democratic process. Authorities must ensure the safety of voters and take measures to prevent any further disruptions or acts of violence..