Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023
'Someone who didn't contest may be new Raj CM', say BJP sources
A day after the resounding victory in Assembly elections, back to back meetings were going on among the BJP leaders regarding the selection for the post of Chief Minister. Sources said Vasundhara Raje has called a meeting of her MLAs on Monday in Jaipur while Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and MLA Baba Balaknath have been called to Delhi.
Unexpected Results: Ashok Gehlot Vows to Investigate Reasons for Congress Defeat
Upon arriving in the national capital, Gehlot addressed the media, stating, "I have been saying that the people are supreme. The Assembly election results were unexpected."
Gehlot's OSD Criticizes Outgoing CM, Blames Him for Congress' Setback in Rajasthan
The BJP's sweeping victory, clinching 115 seats in the 199-member Assembly, dealt a significant blow to the Congress, which was reduced to a mere 69 seats.
Historic Upset in Rajasthan Polls: Speaker, Leader of Opposition, and Deputy Face Defeat
In a surprising turn, Speaker CP Joshi was defeated by Vishwaraj Singh Mewar by a margin of over 7,504 votes in Nathdwara. Rajendra Rathore, a six-time MLA and the LoP, lost to Congress’ Narendra Budania by more than 10,000 votes after changing his seat from Churu to Tara Nagar. Meanwhile, Deputy LoP and former state president Satish Poonia faced defeat against the Congress’ Prashant Sharma by 9,092 votes.
Rajasthan Polls: 3 BJP MPs Unseated, 4 Secure Victories
The BJP injected intrigue by fielding 7 of its MPs in the contest, yielding mixed results. While 4 MPs showcased commendable performances, 3 faced unexpected defeats, including Devji Patel and Bhagirath Chaudhary, both securing third place in their respective races.
Exit Polls Foresee Congress Leading in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, BJP Holds Edge in Rajasthan, Mixed Opinions on Madhya Pradesh
In Chhattisgarh, both exit polls suggest a favorable scenario for the Congress party.
Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Record-Breaking 75.45% Voter Turnout Recorded
It's worth noting that the election for the remaining one seat has been postponed. According to an election official, excluding postal ballot and home voting, the voting figure stands at 74.40%, marking the highest voting percentage in the last four elections. Female voters outpaced male voters, with a voting percentage of 74.72% for women and 74.53% for men, resulting in an overall voting percentage of 74.62%.
Rahul Gandhi: Congress Guarantees in Rajasthan Offer Solutions to Every Problem
In a poignant message shared on social media, Gandhi asserted, "We've absorbed and comprehended every heartbeat of Rajasthan. Each pledge from Congress is a bespoke remedy to your dilemmas."
Polling Commences for 199 Assembly Seats in Rajasthan
The polling commenced at 7 a.m., slated to continue till 6 p.m., with the much-anticipated results slated for announcement on December 3.
PM Modi Accuses Congress of Turning Kota into a Terror Haven
"The Congress is transforming Kota into a haven for terrorism," remarked PM Modi, expressing his concerns during the rally at Dussehra ground in Kota.
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