Chhattisgarh elections

1. Chhattisgarh begins its month-long electoral battle with voting for 20 out of 90 assembly seats.
2. The primary contenders in Chhattisgarh are the BJP and the Congress.
3. The counting of votes for multiple states will be conducted on December 3.

Raipur, Nov 07: As the month-long electoral battle kicks off, Chhattisgarh is leading the way with voting for 20 seats out of the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly scheduled in the first phase. In Chhattisgarh, the main contenders are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.

A total of 223 candidates will contest in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, marking a significant chapter in the state’s political journey. Subsequently, the second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh, along with single-phase polling in Madhya Pradesh, is set to take place on November 17. Rajasthan and Telangana will follow with single-phase voting on November 23 and 30, respectively. The crucial counting of votes in all the states is scheduled for December 3.

UPDATE

  • Chhattisgarh recorded 59.19 % voter turnout as of 3pm in the first phase of polling on Tuesday.Maximum voter turnout– Mohala Manpur: 73%, Kondagaon: 69.03%, Khujji: 67.07%, Rajnandgaon: 62%
  • Chhattisgarh registers 59.19 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

  • Chhattisgarh polls LIVE: 44.5% voter turnout recorded till 1 PM

    The voter turnout in the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh was 44.55 per cent as of 1 PM.

    Maximum voter turnout in Bhanupratappur: 61.83%
    Kanker: 61.80%

    Lowest voter turnout in Bijapur: 20.09%
    Chitrakot: 34.16%

  • Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel alleges a political conspiracy by the BJP, claiming, “Anyone caught with money has a photo with Raman Singh… A newcomer, Shubham Soni, who was unheard of, suddenly owns the Mahadev app and spends Rs 250 crores on his servant’s wedding. This is orchestrated, indicating the BJP’s acknowledgement of defeat.”
  • The voter turnout in the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh was 22.97% as of 11 AM.

Lowest turnout in Bijapur: 9.11%
Chitrakot: 12.30%
Rajnandgaon: 14%

Maximum turnout in Kanker: 34.65%
Kondagaon: 32.50%
Mohala Manpur: 33%

  • 22.97% voter turnout was recorded till 11 a.m. in Chhattisgarh

  • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated the party’s “guarantees” to the people of Chhattisgarh and called for the return of its “trustworthy” government in the state.

  • Nearly 10 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9.30 am in 20 constituencies during the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections on Tuesday. Polling began at 7 am in 10 of the 20 assembly constituencies where elections are being held in the first phase. It will end at 3 pm. Voting in the remaining 10 seats started at 8 am and will end at 5 pm.

  • Chhattisgarh election LIVE: Voter turnout after 2 hours of polling

    North Bastar

    Kanker: 16.48%

    Kabirdham: 12.51%

    Kondagaon: 13.39%

    Khairagarh: 6%

    South Bastar

    Dantewada: 10.18%

    Narayanpur: 11%

    Bastar: 4.89%

    Bijapur: 4.50%

    Mohla-Manpur: 9%

    Rajnandgaon: 8.34%

    Sukma: 4.21%

  • In the first phase of Chhattisgarh’s assembly elections, 16 out of 20 constituencies had more women voters than men. A total of 40,78,681 voters are participating, comprising 19,93,937 men, 20,84,675 women, and 69 third-gender individuals. A unique ‘rainbow’ model polling station for transgender voters has been established in the Antagarh assembly segment, staffed by transgender police personnel for security. Of the 5,304 polling booths in the first phase, 200 are managed by women, with an additional 20 each managed by persons with disabilities and youth.
  • 9.93% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Chhattisgarh

  • Sumitra Sahu, a former commander of the Amdai Area Committee of Naxalites, cast her vote for the first time in the Chhattisgarh election. She cast her vote at a polling booth in Narayanpur. Sumitra had boycotted elections for 13 years while being part of the Naxalite movement. She had spent years in the insurgency before deciding to surrender and transition to a lawful life. After her surrender, she pursued a career in law enforcement and is currently working as a constable.

  • Following his vote in the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, Congress candidate Mohan Markam expressed confidence in his potential third-time victory. He asserted, “The BJP cannot rival Congress in Chhattisgarh, which is why they involve the Enforcement Directorate.” Markam’s statement pertained to the ED’s claims of Mahadev betting app promoters allegedly providing around Rs 508 crore to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
  • In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in Chhattisgarh to cast their votes in maximum numbers. He also congratulated first-time voters.

  • BJP candidate from Narayanpur, Kedar Kashyap casts his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 at polling booth number 212 in Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency.
  • First phase of polling for 20 seats begins
  • As Chhattisgarh goes to polls today, Home Minister Amit Shah took to X (formerly Twitter) and appealed to voters to turn out in strength and exercise their franchise.

  • Voting begins on 10 seats, including Naxal-hit Narayanpur and Dantewada

  • The mock poll is underway as voting for the first phase of Chhattisgarh Elections2023 will begin at 7 a.m. today in the Jagdalpur Assembly Constituency of Bastar district.
  • In the first phase of Chhattisgarh’s elections, 16 out of 20 assembly seats had a higher number of women voters compared to men. The total electorate in these 20 constituencies includes 40,78,681 voters, with 19,93,937 males, 20,84,675 females, and 69 individuals belonging to the third gender category, as highlighted by officials. For this phase, a total of 5,304 polling stations have been established, with 200 designated as ‘sangwari’ booths, which will be managed by female staff members.
  • In the run-up to the phase 1 assembly polls, both the Congress and BJP conducted vigorous election campaigns. The BJP focused on accusing the ruling Congress of ‘corruption’ and the rising cost of paddy, while the Congress relied on electoral pledges that encompassed caste census, loan waivers, gas cylinder subsidies, addressing unemployment, job creation, and housing for the underprivileged.
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Key Candidates and Constituencies in the First Phase of Chhattisgarh Elections

  1. Dr. Raman Singh (BJP) – Rajnandgaon:
    • Former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh, an illustrious BJP veteran who led the state for 15 years from 2003 to 2018, will be contesting from the Rajnandgaon assembly seat. He faces Girish Dewangan of the Congress, known for his proximity to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
  2. Bhawna Bohra (BJP) – Pandariya:
    • Bhawna Bohra, recognized for her dedicated social work and affectionately known as ‘Ambulance Wali Didi,’ is contesting from the Pandariya seat against Congress’ Neelu Chandravanshi. She brings a remarkable background of social service and political activism, actively engaging in the Kavardha and Bemetra districts.
  3. Mohammad Akbar (Independent) – Kawardha:
    • Mohammad Akbar is the sole Muslim candidate in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, contesting from the Kawardha assembly constituency. In 2018, he secured victory against the BJP’s Ashok Sahu, despite the constituency’s significant Sahu population.
  4. Savitri Manoj Mandavi (Congress) – Bhanupratappur:
    • Savitri Manoj Mandavi, a significant leader fielded by the Congress, will compete in the Bhanupratappur constituency against the BJP’s Gautam Uike. She took charge of the constituency as an MLA after winning the 2022 Bhanupratappur bye-elections, following the passing of her late husband, Congress MLA Manoj Mandavi.
  5. Kawasi Lakhma (Congress) – Konta:
    • The Congress has nominated Kawasi Lakhma from Konta, the incumbent MLA from the constituency. Soyam Muka is the BJP’s candidate for Konta.

The remaining 70 seats will undergo voting on November 17, with the consequential counting of votes scheduled for December 3. These elections will play a vital role in shaping the political landscape of Chhattisgarh, as voters decide the fate of candidates in this fiercely contested electoral battle.