Hobart Hurriacanes

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar emerged victorious in the Dhimani Assembly seat of his home district Morena, clinching the win with a substantial margin of over 24,000 votes against BSP candidate Balveer Singh Dandotiya. Tomar garnered a total of 79,137 votes, while Dandotiya secured 54,676 votes.

In Chhattisgarh, both exit polls suggest a favorable scenario for the Congress party.

However, the final tally from the Election Commission is pending as polling persisted late into the night at several booths, including Gwalior South and Bairasia in Bhopal.

Reports detailed violent altercations, including firing and stone pelting, between supporters of different political parties in Morna and Bhind districts of the region.

In Madhya Pradesh, the Election Commission of India reports a robust participation of 2,533 candidates, including prominent figures such as Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Faggan Singh Kulaste, and Prahlad Patel.

Modi expressed gratitude for seeking the blessings of the people of Madhya Pradesh, considering it a special and invaluable experience. He urged voters to support the BJP for the state's development.

This report is based on an analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of the 192 MLAs seeking re-election in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election.

Emphasizing the grand old party's historical alignment with those plotting to undermine the nation, PM Modi asserted that the Congress' legacy of fostering division persists.

Interestingly, this edge for the Congress appears to be more due to voter "fatigue" with the BJP rather than strong anti-incumbency sentiments against the government.

During a rally in Datia district, the former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister stated, "I am no longer the 2018 model but a 2023 one.