Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday filed his nomination papers from his traditional Budhni seat for the November 17 Assembly polls in the State.
Monday was the last date for filing nominations, while scrutiny will take place on Tuesday. Votes will be counted on December 3.
Before filing his nomination papers in the presence of his wife Sadhna, the Chief Minister performed puja of his ancestral deity in his native Jait village, prayed at Salkanpur Devi temple and sought blessings of the Narmada river, considered the lifeline of the State and revered by its people.