Election Results

1. The stage is all set for the D-Day in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.
2. Counting of votes in these states will begin at 8 am.
3. In Telangana, the ruling BRS is up against a resurgent Congress and the BJP.

Election Results, Dec 03:

The fate of 7,643 candidates in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana will be revealed on Sunday as the counting of votes commences at 8 am in these states. The electoral battle primarily involves the Congress and BJP in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, while Telangana witnesses a competition between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Congress, and BJP. The outcomes of the 2023 assembly elections hold significance, serving as a potential indicator for the political landscape leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

UPDATE

  • The BJP has won 122 of the total 230 seats in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The saffron party will come to power in the state again as it crossed the majority mark of 116 seats, as per data from the Election Commission of India. It is also leading on 42 seats. On the other hand, the Congress has won 36 seats and is leading on 29.
  • “Today it is our blessing that BJP has achieved a grand victory under the leadership of PM Modi in the Vidhan Sabha elections,” BJP national president JP Nadda said on Sunday after the party secured victories in three of the four states that went to polls recently.
  • BJP leader Venkata Ramana Reddy has won the Kamareddy seat in Telangana, defeating Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and state Congress chief Revanth Reddy. Ramana Reddy won over KCR by a margin of 6,741 votes. He got a total of 66,652 votes and was 11,736 votes ahead of Revanth Reddy.
  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan won the Budhni Assembly seat by a margin of 1,04,974 votes, garnering a total of 1,64,951 votes.
  • Congress MP Rahul Gandhi celebrated the party’s expected victory in Telangana and said it will fulfill the promise of making the state ‘prajalu’. One of the primary themes of the Congress’s campaign in Telangana was the portrayal of its struggle against the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) as a battle between those who work for “doralu (landlords)” and those who work for “prajalu (common people).”

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the people of Telangana following the BJP’s defeat in the state and wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Our bond with Telangana is unbreakable and we will keep working for the people.” He said the people’s support for the BJP has been increasing over the last few years and it will continue in the future.

  • Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot arrived at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur to submit his resignation. As per the latest trends, the BJP is set to defeat the ruling Congress and win the assembly polls in Rajasthan.

  • As per the data from the Election Commission at 5 pm, the BJP has crossed the majority mark in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Here are the latest numbers:

    • Rajasthan — BJP won in 65, leading in 50
    • Madhya Pradesh — BJP won in 40, leading in 124
    • Chhattisgarh — BJP won in 4, leading in 52

    On the other hand, the Congress has won 20 seats in Telangana and is leading in 43.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the BJP’s performance in three states and said, “We bow to the Janta Janardan.” He added that the results in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan “indicate that the people of India are firmly with politics of good governance and development, which the BJP stands for”.

  • Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people of Telangana for choosing the party. He also said the Congress party’s in the remaining three states — Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh “have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our strong resolve to rebuild and revive ourselves”.

  • Seven ministers in Chhattisgarh are trailing as per the Election Commision. These include:
    1. Deputy CM TS Singh Deo in Ambikapur
    2. Ravindra Choubey in Saja
    3. Mohammad Akbar in Kawardha
    4. Shiv Kumar Dahariya in Arang
    5. Jai Singh Aggrawal in Korba
    6. Rudra Guru in Nawagarh
    7. Amarjeet Bhagat in Sitapur
  • BJP candidate Diya Kumari won in the Vidhyadhar Nagar assembly seat with a margin of 71,368 votes, according to Election Commission data.
  • Congress candidate from Jubilee Hills, Mohammad Azharuddin, is trailing by a margin of 1,648 votes after ten rounds of counting, garnering a total of 25,923 votes so far. Mohammed Azharuddin is facing off against Maganti Gopinath of the BRS.
  • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to continue its reign in Madhya Pradesh, with election trends indicating a massive lead. As of the latest updates from the Election Commission, the BJP has surged ahead in 165 constituencies out of the 230-seat assembly, leaving the Congress trailing with leads in just 63 seats.

In Rajasthan, the BJP is also making substantial gains, leading in 115 seats, which overshadows the Congress’s lead in 69 seats. This development suggests a potential shift in power from the incumbent Congress to the BJP in the state.

Chhattisgarh is witnessing a similar trend, with the BJP leading in 53 seats against the Congress’s 36, indicating a possible upset for the current Congress government.

Meanwhile, in Telangana, the Congress party is outpacing the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), leading in 62 of the 119 assembly seats. The BRS, led by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, is ahead in only 42 seats, with Rao himself trailing in one of the two constituencies he contested.

  • As the BJP edged past the Congress in early trends in Chhattisgarh, senior leader Raman Singh said, “People know that their (Congress’) guarantees are fake, they know that Bhupesh Baghel didn’t fulfill his promises, and that’s why they believe in PM Modi’s guarantees.”
  • Here’s how the heavyweights stand in early counting trends:Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Leads in BudhniKamal Nath: Leads in ChhindwaraNarottam Mishra: Trails in DatiaNarendra Singh Tomar: Leads in DimniPrahlad Singh Patel: Leads in NarsinghpurFaggan Singh Kulaste: Trails in Niwas
  • Jubilant Congress workers bathed posters of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, party MP Rahul Gandhi and state party chief Revanth Reddy in milk as early counting trends showed the party heading to victory in Telangana. According to latest trends, the Congress is leading on 68 seats, way ahead of ruling BRS, which was leading in 38 seats.
  • In what could spell trouble for the ruling Congress, BJP gained a narrow lead in Chhattisgarh as counting was underway. The BJP was leading on 49 seats while the Congress was up in 40 seats.
  • BJP Celebrations: Cadre Celebrates Party’s Lead in Rajasthan Elections, Jaipur Erupts in Joy

  • Congress Celebrations: Cadre Bursts Firecrackers as Party Takes Lead on 52 Seats in Telangana Elections

  • Celebrations at BJP’s office in Jaipur as early trends show the party leading ahead of Congress.
  • In an ever-changing scenario, the BJP closed the gap with Congress in Chhattisgarh in early leads. Both parties are leading in 45 seats each. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was trailing in Patan constituency.
  • The BJP has crossed the halfway mark in Rajasthan with 105 seats, while the Congress trails with 77 seats, initial trends show. Candidates from other parties and independents were leading in 17 seats. There are 199 seats in the Rajasthan assembly, and the halfway mark is 100.
  • Two hours into the counting of votes in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP was racing ahead of its rivals. While the Congress was leading in 98 seats, the BJP was ahead in 130 seats. Others were leading in 2 seats.
  • Four-time Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate BJP candidates as the party surged ahead in early counting trends. Today the results of Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections are coming and I am confident that with the blessings of the people and the able leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party is going to form the government again with full majority. Hearty congratulations to all the candidates of BJP.”

  • Early trends showed the Congress extending its lead in 55 seats in Chhattisgarh, where it is the party in power. The BJP was leading in 33 seats.

  • As the counting of postal ballots got underway, the BJP continued to lead in Rajasthan. Incumbent Congress was leading in 77 seats, while the BJP was ahead in 84. Others were leading in one seat.
  • As the postal ballot counting commenced, the BJP maintained its lead in Rajasthan. The ruling Congress was leading in 77 seats, while the BJP secured an advantage in 84. Other parties were leading in one seat.
  • Despite an initial strong start, the Congress was lagging in Madhya Pradesh nearly an hour into the vote counting. The ruling BJP was leading in 81 seats, while the challenger Congress was leading in 54 seats. Other parties have yet to open their account.
  • In initial trends from Telangana, the Congress has extended its lead over Chief Minister KCR’s BRS. The Congress is leading in 33 seats, surpassing the BRS, which is leading in 20 seats. The BJP is leading in 4 seats.
  • As the counting of votes gains momentum in Rajasthan, here are the poll battles to watch out for: In the Sardarpura constituency in Jodhpur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is currently leading in the postal ballot count, marking an early advantage for the veteran leader. Sachin Pilot is leading in Tonk and Vasundhara Raje is leading in Jhalrapatan.BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore is in a leading position in the Jhotwara constituency, adding an interesting dimension to the electoral dynamics.Congress’ BD Kalla and the BJP’s Siddhi Kumari are in a close contest in Bikaner, while the BJP’s Diya Kumari is ahead in Vidyadhar Nagar, reflecting a mix of political fortunes in distinct regions.

  • Early trends showed the Congress staying ahead of rival BJP in Chhattisgarh. The incumbent Congress was leading in 20 seats, while the BJP was leading in 15 seats.

  • Early trends showed the Congress extending its lead in 18 seats in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. The incumbent BJP was leading in 13.
  • As the counting of votes kicked, early trends showed the BJP leading in 13 seats in Rajasthan, while the ruling Congress was ahead in 5 seats. In Telangana, ruled by the BRS, the Congress was leading in 7 seats while the ruling party was leading in 6 seats.
  • As the vote counting commenced, initial trends indicated that the Congress was leading in one seat in Madhya Pradesh. It’s important to note that these leads are currently based on the counting of postal ballots.
  • “Today the public delivers its mandate. Greetings to the people. Best wishes to all the candidates,” Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said in a post on X.

  • Counting of votes in assembly elections to four states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh — kicked off at 8 am. Postal ballots will be counted first.
  • The stage is all set for the D-Day in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. Counting of votes in these states will begin at 8 am
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed confidence in the Congress’ electoral prospects in Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh. Regarding Rajasthan, Siddaramaiah mentioned that the party’s chances are “50-50.” He reassured that concerns about defection were unfounded, asserting that “Our MLAs won’t succumb to Operation Lotus,” alluding to alleged BJP attempts at horse-trading.
  • Rajasthan Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta has asked all district election officers to ensure that mobile phones are completely banned in the counting hall and that no agent or candidate enters the area with the device.

  • CHHATTISGARH

In Chhattisgarh, the ruling Congress led by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is facing a battle against the BJP, which is seeking to come to power after it lost out in the 2018 assembly polls. The BJP, under Raman Singh, ruled the state from 2003 to 2018. Most exit polls have predicted a close fight between the Congress and the BJP, with the grand old party holding an edge.

  • RAJASTHAN

The Congress is once again up against the BJP in Rajasthan. Facing anti-incumbency and a slew of allegations on issues, including corruption and law and order situation, the Congress is hoping to reverse a 30-year-old trend wherein the ruling party is voted out every five years while the BJP is seeking to make a comeback in the desert state. Most exit polls have predicted a neck-and-neck battle between the two parties.

  • MADHYA PRADESH

In Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP under Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in a direct contest with the Congress. The grand old party emerged as the single-largest party and formed the government in 2018. But 15 months later, the Kamal Nath-led government spectacularly collapsed after a rebellion by Jyotiraditya Scindia, who subsequently joined the BJP. The Congress is facing a battle for survival in the central state and is hoping to win a majority even as most exit polls have predicted a clear victory for the BJP.

  • TELANGANA

The BRS led by K Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, has been ruling Telangana, India’s youngest state, since its formation in 2014. It is facing anti-incumbency and is up against a spirited Congress and the BJP. Both the Congress and the BJP are looking to make inroads into the state. Most exit polls have spelt trouble for KCR as the Congress is predicted to win the southern state and could spoil the BRS’s plans of returning to power for a record third time.