Assembly Elections 2022 Highlights: Himachal Pradesh Poll To Be Held In Single Phase On Nov 12, Results On Dec 8

Assembly Election 2022 Dates: The EC has announced the dates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly poll. The state will go to polls in a single phase on November 12. The result will be out on December 8.

Background

Assembly Election 2022 Dates: Finally, the Election Commission announced the date for the crucial 68-seat Himachal Pradesh Assembly. The state will go to the polls on November 12 while the result would be declared on December 8. The poll body said elaborate preparations have been made to ensure smooth and hassle-free elections. However, the poll body did not declare the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly Election which is also due at the end of this year.With the announcement of the dates, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect. MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the poll body for political parties and candidates to follow during elections, primarily regarding speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, election manifestos, processions, and general conduct.ABP-CVoter Survey ProjectionsTo understand the mood of the voters ahead of the 2022 assembly election, ABP News with CVoter conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood in the poll-bound states. Gujarat Assembly Election 2022In Gujarat, the ruling BJP appears to be comfortably crossing the majority mark this time. The ABP News-CVoter survey projected the party to secure 135 to 143 seats, out of the total 182. The Congress at a distant second is likely to bag 36 to 44 seats while the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is expected to secure between 0 to 2 assembly seats.Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022In Himachal Pradesh, the ruling BJP is projected to win the assembly polls and secure seats in a range of 37 to 45 seats, out of the total 68, as per ABP News-CVoter Opinion Poll 2022. Congress may secure 21 to 20 seats as per the opinion poll. Meanwhile, as per the CVoter survey, AAP does not appear to be a major player in the hill state as it is projected to win between 0 to 1 assembly seats.

14/10/2022 15:43:01

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Polls To Be Held In Single Phase On Nov 12, Results On Dec 8

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections. The election to the 68-seat assembly would be held in a single phase on November 12 and the results would be declared on December 8.

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14/10/2022 15:26:37

EC launches 'Know Your Candidate' App For Voters To Know Their Leaders Ahead Of Polls

The Election Commission asked voters to make informed choices before casting their vote while launching the 'Know Your Candidate' App ahead of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections.

14/10/2022 15:20:36

In A First New Voters Can Register Till Date of Nomination

For the first time, new voters can be registered till the date of filing nominations, the Election Commission has said. 

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14/10/2022 15:17:05

EC Briefs Media On Upcoming Polls, Says Elaborate Preparations Being Made

Briefing the media on the upcoming Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh polls, the Election Commission has said that elaborate preparations are being made to ensure smooth polling.

14/10/2022 15:04:55

Assembly Election 2022 Live Updates: EC Begins Press Conference

Assembly Election 2022 Live Updates: The Election Commission has begun its press conference. It is likely that the dates for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections will be announced.

14/10/2022 14:54:46

Watch the Election Commission of India Press Conference LIVE here

Watch the Election Commission of India Press Conference LIVE here:

 

14/10/2022 14:45:01

Think about your future, BJP doesn't have money for pension: Priyanka Gandhi in Himachal Pradesh

Addressing a rally in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "You should think about your future. BJP doesn't have money for pension but they can waive off loans of their big businessmen. They have nothing for youth, employees and women. Govt posts are lying vacant for the last 5 years."

14/10/2022 14:28:02

What happened in the 2017 Himachal Pradesh Election?

In 2017, the BJP won the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election with 44 seats, overthrowing the the Congress govt in the state. The Congress had managed to win just 21 seats in the 68-seat assembly. This year, the AAP is also campaigning aggressively to make inroads in the state.

14/10/2022 14:14:54

What happened in the last Gujarat polls held in 2017?

The 2017 Gujarat polls saw a tough fight between the BJP and the Congress. The Congress had secured 77 seats while the BJP got 99 out of the 182 seats. However, since the last polls, several crowd-pulling members deserted the party. 

14/10/2022 14:11:12

Priyanka Gandhi In Poll-Bound Himachal Pradesh, Offers Prayers At Shoolini temple

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday paid obeisance at the Maa Shoolini Temple in Solan district in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh. AICC General Secretary Vadra will shortly address the 'Parivartan Pratigya Rally' at Thodo Maidan in Solan and formally launch the Congress' election campaign in the hill state. Assembly polls in the state are likely to be held later this year. Her rally is being held a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two rallies in Una and Chamba. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects, including flagging off India's fourth Vande Bharat Express from Una.

14/10/2022 14:06:53

EC Likely To Announce Dates For Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh Polls At 3 PM

The Election Commission of India is likely to declare the dates for the Assembly Elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the press conference that it would hold at 3 pm on Friday. All eyes are set on the two crucial elections that are set to be held at the end of the year. Fever pitch campaigning is being held by all parties two lure voters in the states.