In the first phase of the election, Shahdol, one of the 29 Lok Sabha constituencies of Madhya Pradesh, will cast its vote on April 19.

The man, who hails from Tiruchirappalli is contesting this election under the gas stove symbol, was seen seeking votes at the city’s Gandhi Market from people and vegetable vendors.

State Education Minister Seema Trikha, who visited the injured students at hospitals, said a showcause notice has been issued to the private school to explain why it was open on Thursday despite it being a holiday on account of Eid.