Lok Sabha 2024: Narmadapuram Collector Sonia Meena Leaves Her Seat To Receive BJP Candidate's Nomination, Sparks Controversy

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A viral picture showing Narmadapuram collector giving 'special' treatment to a BJP candidate who had reached office to file nomination on Thursday, has sparked a controversy.

According to information, Returning officer (RO) and Collector Sonia Meena stood up from his seat to receive nomination papers by BJP candidate Darshan Singh Chaudhary, apparently, at 'shubh muhurat' (auspicious time)

One of the photos released by the Public Relation (PR) department has gone viral in which Collector Sonia Meena can be seen standing from her chair while taking nominations.

However, later the photo was deleted from the group of PR department.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are set to held from April 19, 2024, to June 1, 2024. The elections will take place in seven phases, with results expected to be announced on June 4, 2024.

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