Lok Sabha polls under way in Madhya Pradesh

Balloting began Thursday in nine Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

As many as 118 candidates are in the fray in the nine constituencies - Chhindwara, Satna, Rewa, Balaghat, Sidhi, Shahdol, Mandla, Jabalpur, and Hoshangabad - where over 11 million voters will decide their fate.

Polling for the rest of the constituencies will be held April 17 and 24.