Elections 2023 Highlights: 'BRS Will Cross 88 Seats In Telangana', KTR Hits Out At Congress, BJP

Assembly Election 2023 Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Assembly Election 2023 Live Blog. Follow this space for all the latest developments on polls to the five state assemblies.

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Assembly Election 2023 Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Assembly Elections 2023 Live Blog. Follow this space for all the latest developments on polls to the five state assemblies.The Assembly polls in the five states will be held between November 7 and November 30. Mizoram will go to polls on November 7, Madhya Pradesh on November 17, Rajasthan on November 25, and Telangana on November 30 while Chhattisgarh will vote in two phases on November 7 and November 17. The Congress on Thursday announced its second list of 88 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls. Earlier the party had declared candidates for 144 seats but changed candidature in three seats while issuing the second list. Therefore, the total number of candidates announced in the first list stands at 141, a Congress leader said.The Congress on Wednesday also released its second list of 53 candidates for the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, fielding party veteran Motilal Vora's son Arun Vora from Durg City. With the second list, the total number of candidates declared by the Congress went up to 83 out of the total of 90.The BJP on Wednesday released the names of its candidates for 21 assembly seats in Mizoram. With this, the BJP has now announced candidates for 86 seats for the polls to the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly.According to the party's first list for the Mizoram assembly polls, R Lalbiaktluangi will contest from the Lunglei West seat, Shanti Bikash Chakma from Thorang, Malsawmtluanga from Hachhek and Vanlalhmuaka from the Dampa seat. There were 12 names on this list.In a second list of nine candidates released subsequently, the BJP nominated Judy Zohmingliani for the Tuivawl assembly seat, F Lalremsangi for the Aizwal South-I seat and K Vanlalruati for the Serchhip seat among others. There are 40 seats in the Mizoram assembly.Meanwhile, the Congress leadership on Wednesday discussed the probable candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections.The party's Central Election Committee, chaired by AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, held a meeting to deliberate on the names of candidates for the November 25 polls in the desert state.

21/10/2023 23:53:37

Chhattisgarh polls: Notification issued for 2nd phase, five candidates file papers on first day

The process of filing nomination forms for the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections began on Saturday with the issuance of a notification, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer said.On the first day, five candidates from Premnagar, Raigarh, Marwahi, Bilaigarh and Rajim constituencies filed their nomination papers.Chhattisgarh will vote in two phases on November 7 (20 seats) and November 17 (70 seats). Counting of votes for all 90 constituencies will be taken up on December 3.The process of filing nominations for 70 constituencies in 22 districts for the second phase began with the issuance of a notification on Saturday, as per the election office. (PTI)

21/10/2023 22:14:58

Elections 2023 LIVE: 'BRS will cross 88 seats in Telangana', KTR hits out at Congress, BJP

Telangana Minister KTR Rao says, "We will win more seats than previous elections and we will cross 88 seats, more than last time. More than 3 lakhs booth level Karyakarthas will be working in 119 Constituency... What is INDIA alliance? Until Rahul Gandhi is there, Congress will remain exactly where it is. It will not go forward. The BJP has lost the plot and will not get a deposit in 110 seats." (ANI)

21/10/2023 20:39:11

Elections 2023 LIVE: BJP workers create ruckus over ticket distribution in Jabalpur

"We will speak to them all (party workers)," says Union minister Bhupender Yadav as BJP workers create ruckus, reportedly over ticket distribution in Jabalpur. (PTI)

21/10/2023 19:22:40

Elections 2023 LIVE: Cong appoints Ashok Chavan, M S Boseraju special observers for Telangana polls

The Congress on Saturday appointed former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan and party leader M S Boseraju as special observers for the November 30 Telangana assembly elections.It also appointed former MP Ajoy Kumr as AICC observer for media preparations in Telangana, party leader Supriya Shrinate for poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari for Chhattisgarh. (PTI)

21/10/2023 18:53:36

Elections 2023 LIVE: Bhagwandas Sabnani on being fielded from Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim in Madhya Pradesh

 "BJP is a worker-based party. The party has given me an opportunity and I will try to meet the expectations of both the party and the public," says Bhagwandas Sabnani after being fielded from Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim in Madhya Pradesh. (PTI)

21/10/2023 16:46:46

Elections 2023 LIVE: BJP releases list of 92 candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls

 BJP releases list of 92 candidates for Madhya Pradesh Assembly election 2023. 

21/10/2023 16:45:29

Elections 2023 LIVE: Congress candidate from Jodhpur City thanks Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, senior leaders for party ticket

 "I thank CM (Ashok Gehlot) and senior leaders for trusting me. I have full faith that people will keep in mind the good work done by our CM during the Covid pandemic," says Congress candidate from Jodhpur City Manisha Panwar after getting poll ticket. (PTI)

21/10/2023 16:10:42

Elections 2023 LIVE: Gajendra Singh Sekhawat on BJP's candidates' list for Rajasthan

 On BJP's candidates' list for Rajasthan Assembly Elections, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat says, "...Today, BJP has released another list of candidates and given opportunities to several former and sitting MLAs. It can happen only in BJP where party workers have been given  the opportunity..." (ANI)

21/10/2023 14:00:22

PM Modi Likely To Visit Mizoram On Oct 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram's Mamit town on October 30 to campaign for BJP candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in the state, a party leader said, as reported by PTI. BJP president J P Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will also join the campaign trail.

21/10/2023 12:40:50

Filing Of Nomination For Madhya Pradesh Polls Begins

The process of filing of nominations for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections began with the issuance of notification for the polls, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer said. The notification was issued on Saturday, PTI reported. 

21/10/2023 11:53:22

174 Candidates File Nominations For Mizoram Assembly Polls

Altogether 174 candidates, including 16 women, have filed nominations for the 40-member Mizoram assembly polls on November 7, officials said on Saturday, PTI reported.

21/10/2023 10:49:43

Resolutions Promised By Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi In Telangana Will Be Fulfilled: Cong Leader

“Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have always delivered on what they have promised. Wherever our party formed a government, we have delivered (on the promises). The promises and resolutions given in Telangana by them will also be fulfilled in a timely manner by Congress party,” Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said. 

20/10/2023 23:36:23

Elections 2023 LIVE: AAP Releases List of 30 Star Campaigners For Mizoram Assembly Polls

AAP releases a list of 30 Star Campaigners' for the Mizoram Assembly Elections Delhi CM & AAP National convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP MP Sanjay Singh, party leader Manish Sisodia and other leaders have been named as star campaigners

20/10/2023 22:35:46

Elections 2023 LIVE: PM Modi, Shah, Rajnath Take Part In BJP CEC Meeting For Polls

The meeting of the BJP Central Election Committee on Telangana elections is underway at the party's headquarters in Delhi PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are present at the meeting.

20/10/2023 21:55:04

Elections 2023 LIVE: AAP Releases List of 37 Star Campaigners For Chhattisgarh Assembly Polls

AAP releases a list of 37 Star Campaigners' for the Chhattisgarh Election. Delhi CM & AAP National convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP MP Sanjay Singh, party leader Manish Sisodia and other leaders have been named as star campaigners.

20/10/2023 21:04:14

Elections 2023 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Visits Tea Shop, Interacts With Woman Tea Seller & Her Children

Telangana: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited a tea shop in Nizamabad, earlier today. He also interacted with the woman tea seller as well as the children.

20/10/2023 19:53:31

Elections 2023 LIVE: PM Modi Reaches Party HQ To Attend CEC Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the party headquarters in Delhi on Friday for the BJP Central Election Committee meeting.

20/10/2023 19:45:37

Elections 2023 LIVE: Shah, Rajnath, Shivraj Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje take part in BJP CEC meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP national president JP Nadda, and leader Vasundhara Raje at the party Headquarters in Delhi for the BJP Central Election Committee meeting.

20/10/2023 17:22:24

Elections 2023 LIVE: Cong's Rambhai Meher Supporters Protest Outside Kamal Nath's Residence After He Was Denied Ticket

Supporters of Congress leader Rambhai Meher protest outside Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath's residence in Bhopal after Meher was denied ticket to contest the upcoming Assembly election.

20/10/2023 17:18:49

Elections 2023 LIVE: 'BJP Leaders Were Roaming Like Bollywood Heroes, Now...', Says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi on Friday in Telangana's Armoor said, "Earlier, people from the BJP were roaming here like Bollywood heroes. But, now their leaders are queuing up to join the Congress. We do not want them."

20/10/2023 17:09:24

Elections 2023 LIVE: 'Oppn Parties Formed I.N.D.I.A. To Defeat BJP But, Their Alliance Has Broken Already', Says MP CM

Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh: On INDIA alliance, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, "...An INDI alliance has been made... When they saw PM Modi's impact on people, parties such as Congress, SP, and AAP came together... All the opposition parties formed an INDI alliance to defeat the BJP...But their alliance has broken already..."

20/10/2023 16:53:45

Elections 2023 LIVE: 'People Are In Mood To Change Corrupt Bhupesh Baghel Govt', Says Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya while talking to the media in Chhattisgarh said, "People are in a mood to change the corrupt Bhupesh Baghel government, anti-tribal government and BJP government with a full majority will be formed in Chhattisgarh."

20/10/2023 15:39:42

Elections 2023 LIVE: 'Why Is There No Talk About Development' Priyanka Gandhi Hits Out At BJP

Dausa, Rajasthan: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "...When there are elections, they (the BJP) talk about religion and caste...But you need to understand why these things are being said at the time of elections... Why is there no talk about your development? Why is there no talk about the OPS? You will have to ask these questions..."

20/10/2023 14:39:13

Cong List Has 140 Candidates Booked For Criminal Cases: MP BJP Chief

"Congress list has 140 candidates who are booked under criminal cases. Recorded habitual offenders, who are carrying rewards, have been made candidates...Congress has collapsed badly, there is an ongoing infighting among them. This is unfortunate," MP BJP president VD Sharma told ANI. 

20/10/2023 13:55:29

'His PCC Chief More Dangerous Than Dawood Ibrahim': KTR Slams Rahul Gandhi After Cong Flags 'Corruption' In Telangana

"Rahul Gandhi is a leader who doesn't do homework but reads the script of local leaders and goes back. I don't consider him a leader but a reader. He starts reading out scripts & doesn't pay attention to what has been written...Rahul Gandhi says that corruption has increased in Telangana. His PCC chief (Revanth Reddy) is more dangerous than Dawood Ibrahim and Charles Sobhraj. Rahul Gandhi is innocent, so he doesn't know," Telangana Minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao told ANI. 

20/10/2023 13:48:10

Telangana BJP Core Group Meeting Begins

Telangana BJP in-charge Prakash Javadekar, Tarun Chugh, state president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, K Laxman, DK Aruna and other leaders reached the residence of party president JP Nadda for the meeting of BJP core group, ANI reported.

20/10/2023 13:16:12

Will Win MP Polls With Better Numbers Than Expected: Congress's Kamal Nath

"The environment is very good. People are calling us and telling us that there is enthusiasm amongst the people. We will win with an even better number than we had expected...," Congress leader Kamal Nath told the media. 

20/10/2023 12:05:12

Environment In Chhattisgarh In Favour Of BJP: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

"The environment in Chhattisgarh is in the favour of the BJP. The reason behind it is that PM Modi has given assistance from the centre for the development of the state, he has given big projects back to back. He has provided more than Rs. 1 lakh crore for the procurement of paddy from the farmers... On the other side, the people are up because of the communal appeasement. Looks like the government here is suffering from appeasement. Chhattisgarh has the most corrupt government in the country... This government has become an ATM for its leaders in Delhi... 'All Time Money' goes to Congress from Chhattisgarh through mining mafia, liquor mafia or transfer mafia. The people want to be free from these mafias," Union Minister Anurag Thakur told ANI. 

20/10/2023 11:34:04

Samajwadi Party Announces Third List Of Two Candidates For Madhya Pradesh Polls

The Samajwadi Party announced its third list of two candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections amid strained ties with its INDIA grouping ally Congress over the formation of an alliance in the state.

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20/10/2023 11:15:30

MP Elections: Congress Leader Bhanu Thakur Joins BJP After Denied Ticket From Bhander

Congress leader Bhanu Thakur joined BJP after he was denied a ticket from Bhander of Datia district In Madhya Pradesh, ANI reported. 

20/10/2023 11:12:56

Rahul Gandhi To Address Meeting In Telangana's Jagtial Shortly

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a corner meeting at New Bus Stand Circle, Jagtial in Telangana shortly.

20/10/2023 11:06:11

MP Polls: Gwalior Cong Candidate Thanks Party Leadership, Says His Nomination Is Victory Of People's Blessings

Congress candidate from Gwalior, Sunil Sharma,speaking to ANI said, "First of all, I bow before the public of Gwalior who is my God. I also bow before the Almighty, Congress workers, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh for showing faith in me. This trust is people's trust. This is a victory of the people's blessings that I have. I assure you that the people's mandate will be with Congress...This land does not betray anyone or tolerates someone who betrays."

"Kamal Nath, Congress party and I believe that development should reach the last person standing at the end of the line. Congress is united and will contest the election together," he added.

20/10/2023 10:43:28

Election-Related Seizure Touches Rs 243 Crore In Telangana

Election related seizure crossed Rs 243 crore in poll-bound Telangana since the model code of conduct came into force on October 9, the Chief Electoral Officer said, as reported by PTI. 

20/10/2023 09:59:30

MP Elections: Cong Candidate From Govindpura Expresses Gratitude To Party Leadership

Congress candidate from Govindpura, Madhya Pradesh, Ravindra Sahu said, "I express gratitude to the top leadership of Madhya Pradesh. They chose me, a simple worker with no political background, as a candidate by looking at my hard work of 28 years. I extend my heartfelt gratitude."

20/10/2023 09:41:09

Rahul Gandhi To Address Poll Rally In Telangana’s Armoor

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, currently on the campaign trail in Telangana, will address a public rally at Armoor before leaving for Delhi ending his three-day visit, PTI quoted party sources as saying. 

20/10/2023 09:05:27

Have Been Among The People In Last 5 Years: Cong Candidate From Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim

On being fielded from Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim, Congress MLA PC Sharma said, "I am a sitting MLA and in the last five years I have been among the people and made all efforts to serve them. The survey was a basis too (to be chosen as a candidate). Perhaps the party high command and the state leadership deemed me fit, so they chose me as a candidate once again."

20/10/2023 08:04:55

'BJP Played Key Role In State Formation, People Miffed With Present Govt': Union Minister On Chhattisgarh Polls

On Chhattisgarh assembly elections, Union Minister Arjun Munda said, "BJP has played an important role in the formation of this state and BJP has worked a lot for the development of Chhattisgarh but people are upset with the present govt. This time the BJP will win the Assembly elections with a full majority."