High-Stakes Battle in Madhya Pradesh: Budhni and Vijaypur Byelection Showdown

Byelections in Madhya Pradesh's Budhni and Vijaypur assembly seats are set for Wednesday. Budhni sees a face-off between BJP's Ramakant Bhargava and Congress' Rajkumar Patel, while Vijaypur features BJP's Ramniwas Rawat and Congress' Mukesh Malhotra. Comprehensive security measures ensure smooth voting with GPS-tracked sector officials on alert.

On Wednesday, Budhni and Vijaypur assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh will take center stage as byelections are held, officials confirm preparations are set for peaceful polling.

This electoral contest arises with Congress MLA Ramniwas Rawat leaving for BJP and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's parliamentary move. Significant rivalry unfolds in Budhni between BJP's Ramakant Bhargava and Congress' Rajkumar Patel, while in Vijaypur, it's BJP's Rawat versus Congress' Mukesh Malhotra.

Security and operations are tight with 1,500 police and sector-based magistrates, enhanced by GPS-equipped vehicles, ensuring voters can exercise their franchise fearlessly, says the Chief Electoral Officer.

(With inputs from agencies.)