In Madhya Pradesh, the scrutiny of nominations will be taken up today. 4 thousand 359 nomination papers have been submitted for the assembly elections in the state. After scrutiny, the actual number of valid nomination papers will be known by this evening. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is November 2. Voting will be held in the state on November 17, while the counting will be held on December 3. <br />''<br />''In Madhya Pradesh, a total of 4 thousand 359 nomination papers have been submitted by 3 thousand 832 candidates in all 230 assembly constituencies.<br />''<br />'' Yesterday, the last day of filing nominations, 2 thousand 811 nomination papers were submitted by 2 thousand 489 candidates.  As the voting date approaches in the state, election activities have also gaining momentum. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel will campaign in many areas today. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari campaigned in favour of party candidates in Satna yesterday.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Congress is organizing programs at the state Congress headquarters and other places on the 39th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi and the 148th birth anniversary of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel today. Workers will be motivated through these programs.<br />