Assembly Election Highlights: BSP Announces Candidates For 5 Seats In Rajasthan Polls

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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 elections in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh are scheduled to take place from November 7 to November 30. Results will be declared on December 30. Congress's Manifesto In RajasthanThe Congress party on Friday released a list of its seven "guarantees" for the upcoming Rajasthan elections. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also assured the people of bringing back the Old Pension Scheme and an annual allowance for women heads of families. Here are the party's seven guarantees:Rs 10,000 every year to the woman head of the family.Purchase of cow dung at Rs 2 per kgLaptop or tablet for first-year government college studentsFree insurance of up to Rs 15 lakh for families affected by natural disasters.Guarantee of English-medium education to every studentCylinders for Rs 500 to 1 crore familiesOld Pension Scheme Mizoram Elections: BJP Promises Reservation For Women In Govt JobsBJP president JP Nadda on Friday released the party's 'vision document' or manifesto for the Mizoram assembly election. The party promised a Mizoram Sports Academy with scholarships for aspiring athletes and a 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs. Speaking at the launch event in Aizawl, Nadda said the BJP would also set up a Mizoram Olympic Mission.He added that the BJP will establish a special investigation team to probe all irregularities and corruption in the implementation of Socio-Economic Development Programme. "We will collaborate with the Central government and Assam government to resolve the long-standing border dispute and safeguard the interests and rights..." he said. AAP Releases 5th Candidates' List For Chhattisgarh ElectionsThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday released its fifth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The party has fielded Neelam Thakur from Ramanuganj seat, Rakesh Yadav from Beltara, Anubhav Tiwari from Sakti, Sanjay Yadav from Mahasamund, Vijay Jha from Rajpur South, Veer Verma from Saja.So far, AAP has announced 57 candidates for the upcoming polls to the 90-seat assembly. Both BJP and Congress have already declared their candidates for Chhattisgarh polls.

29/10/2023 22:16:27

Assembly Election Live — BSP announces candidates for five seats in Rajasthan polls

Bahujan Samaj Party announces candidates for five seats for the upcoming Rajasthan elections.

1. Suratgarh: Mahendra Bhadu
2. Raisinghnagar: Jaspreet Kaur
3. Hawa Mahal: Tarusha Parashar
4. Lalsot: Dwarka Prasad
5 Sawaimadhopur: Brahmsingh Gurjar

29/10/2023 22:08:13

Assembly Election Live — Madhya Pradesh is known as the heart of India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

"Madhya Pradesh is known as the heart of India. And if Madhya Pradesh is the heart of the country, then Indore is its heartbeat," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI)

29/10/2023 22:07:18

Assembly Election Live — Congress made Madhya Pradesh a 'Bimaru' state, Amit Shah says in Ujjain

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, " Congress made Madhya Pradesh a 'Bimaru' state and on the other hand under the leadership of PM Modi, BJP brought development to every corner of Madhya Pradesh, in 18 years" (ANI)

29/10/2023 18:57:23

Assembly Election Live — Congress not going to win seats in Mizoram: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "BJP is the only party who will fulfil the commitments. If Congress release a manifesto in Mizoram. Can they implement it? They cannot implement it. They are not going to win seats in Mizoram. They are not in power in Delhi. How will the Congress party perform and fulfil the promises made in the manifesto?... Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only leader who cares for the northeast and who wants to transform the northeastern region and the entire people of Mizoram understand it...He's the only leader who will transfer to the economic conditions of the northeastern region..." (ANI)

29/10/2023 18:56:21

Assembly Election Live — Congress will defeat the BJP: Robert Vadra on MP polls

 "The Congress will defeat the BJP with a thumping majority (in Madhya Pradesh)," says Robert Vadra on Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2023.

29/10/2023 18:03:57

Assembly Election Live — Congress holds Screening Committee meeting for Rajasthan Assembly elections

Congress Screening Committee meeting for the Rajasthan Assembly elections underway at 15 GRG Congress war room, in Delhi, ANI reported.

29/10/2023 17:45:15

Assembly Election Live — Amita Bagri, who quit BJP, says she will contest Gunnaor Assembly seat on SP ticket

"I will contest on a Samajwadi Party ticket. I am confident that I will win the Gunnaor Assembly seat," says Amita Bagri, who quit BJP and joined Samajwadi Party.

29/10/2023 16:01:15

Assembly Election Live — BJP ruining the future of the country's youth: Congress chief Kharge

 "Instead of giving 18 crore jobs in the last nine years, BJP is distributing certificates for a mere 3,000-4,000 jobs. They are ruining the future of the country's youth," says Congress chief Kharge at a rally in Sangareddy.

29/10/2023 15:39:24

Assembly Election Live: If Congress is voted to power in Telangana, it will stop giving free power to farmers, CM KCR says

If Congress is voted to power in Telangana, it will stop giving free power to farmers, CM KCR alleges in a poll rally, PTI reported.

29/10/2023 15:33:21

Assembly Election Live: Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi says candidates for 76 seats to be announced soon

 On the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan, Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi says, "Nominations are starting tomorrow. The BJP has announced the candidate list for 124 seats. For the rest of the 76 seats, we will announce the candidate list soon." (ANI)

29/10/2023 14:32:57

Assembly Election Live: Rahul Gandhi Promises Farm Loan Waiver In Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon

"I want to tell the farmers of Chhattisgarh that we had promised to waive off the farm loans last time and we fulfilled it, and this time too, we are promising that we will waive the farm loans again," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.

29/10/2023 13:00:46

Assembly Election Live: BJP Announces Candidates For Guna, Vidisha Constituencies

Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its candidates for Guna (SC) and Vidisha constituencies. Panna Lal Shakya has been fielded from Guna (SC) and Mukesh Tondon will contest from Vidisha.

29/10/2023 12:44:49

Assembly Election Live — Going To Win With Two-Thirds Majority In Rajasthan: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

On the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "We are going to win with more than a two-thirds majority... Congress is in a precarious condition... A lot of infighting is going on there... The BJP is far ahead of Congress as of now."

29/10/2023 11:58:30

Assembly Election Live — 'Ghotala' Chief Minister: Nadda's Jibe At CM Bhupesh Baghel In Chhattisgarh

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda takes a jibe at Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on his visit to Raipur. "...Bhupesh Baghel used to say that he would ban alcohol but did scam in it... There were scams in mine, sand, jobs... He is a 'ghotala' Chief Minister," says Nadda. 

29/10/2023 11:48:10

Assembly Election Live: Amit Shah Pays Tribute At Raja Bhoj Statue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Raja Bhoj at his statue during his visit to Bhopal. 

29/10/2023 11:44:34

Assembly Election Live: Amit Shah To Address Rally In MO's Ujjain

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. 

29/10/2023 10:33:41

Assembly Election LIVE: JP Nadda Arrives In Poll-Bound Chhattisgarh's Raipur, Meeting With Party Leaders On Cards

BJP national president JP Nadda arrives at the party office in Raipur; receives a warm welcome from party workers. He will hold a meeting with party leaders here.

29/10/2023 09:23:58

Assembly Election LIVE — BJP Will Win With Majority In All 5 States, Says UP Minister Jitin Prasad

"BJP will win with majority in the upcoming Assembly elections in all the five states as people have made up their mind," says BJP leader and UP minister Jitin Prasad. 

29/10/2023 07:31:41

Assembly Election LIVE — Congress Will Form Next Govt In Telangana, Says Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed confidence that the Congress party will form the next government in Telangana adding that it will fulfill the poll promises.  

28/10/2023 19:52:27

Assembly Election LIVE — Congress Workers Stage Protest In Hyderabad Over Ticket Distribution

Congress workers staged a protest in Hyderabad earlier today against Telangana party chief Revanth Reddy over ticket distribution for upcoming Assembly polls. 

28/10/2023 18:58:16

Assembly Election LIVE — Telangana Congress's 6 guarantees better than Karnataka's 5 guarantees: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar in Vikarabad, Telangana says, "The 6 guarantees given by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee under the leadership of Revanth Reddy are better than Karnataka's 5 guarantees..." (ANI)

28/10/2023 17:41:41

Assembly Election LIVE — Supporters Of Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh Ready To Tear Each Others' Clothes: Shah In Chhindwara

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh slams Digvijaya Singh and Congress party and says, "Supporters of Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh are ready to tear each others' clothes. Such a party that is not united and does politics for a 'family' cannot bring progress in Madhya Pradesh," says the Home minister at a rally in Chhindwara.

28/10/2023 16:56:39

Assembly Election 2023 Live: 46 Crorepati Candidates In Fray For Chhattisgarh Polls

The first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly election will see 46 crorepati candidates fight the poll. Aam Aadmi Party nominee leads with over Rs 40 cr worth of assets.

28/10/2023 14:34:50

Work For Caste Census Will Begin In 2 Hrs If We Come To Power At Centre: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi In Kanker, Chhattisgarh: "We will conduct caste-based census as fast as possible. If our government comes in Delhi, the work will begin in two hours. And if our government is formed in Chhattisgarh, then the Chhattisgarh government will conduct the caste-based survey..."

28/10/2023 14:17:07

BJP Workers, Supporters Being Murdered Here: Union Minister Mandaviya In Chhattisgarh

On alleged harassment of BJP workers during election campaign, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says, "In the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, we have received complaints from many places that government officials are stopping vehicles bearing the BJP's flag... In a democracy, anyone can vote for anyone."

"It is the right of a citizen to campaign for any political party. Those who are promoting the BJP and its workers are being tortured. To create fear in BJP leaders, they are being murdered. In many areas, the Model Code of Conduct is being violated openly. In such a situation, it is important that fair elections take place....Today, we presented our views before the State Election Commission. If our issues are not resolved, we will go to the Election Commission. But we will assure that Chhattisgarh people will vote and choose their government without any fear..." the minister added.

28/10/2023 14:15:40

BJP To File Complaint Against Gehlot For Violation Of Code Of Conduct

Rajasthan Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Rajendra Rathore says, "People (from the Congress party) have come to BJP to form a double-engine government in the state. Many leaders are leaving Congress. CM Ashok Gehlot is announcing guarantees when the Code of Conduct is in place, we will complain about it to the Election Commission..."

28/10/2023 14:11:38

'Will Have One-Sided Victory In Rajasthan': BJP Says Many Leaders Joined Party Today

BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh says, "Today is an auspicious day for the Rajasthan BJP because many leaders and workers have joined BJP today...BJP will have a one-sided victory in Rajasthan...All guarantees of (Congress) have failed...We will have a historic victory and will break the record of 2013..."

28/10/2023 13:32:01

'MP Govt Gave Only 21 Jobs In Last 3 Years': Priyanka Gandhi's 'Poor Job Creator' Jibe At BJP

"The Madhya Pradesh government has given just 21 jobs in the last 3 years. It is a sad situation that the state government which has been in power for the past 18 years, is such a poor job creator," says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public rally in Damoh

28/10/2023 13:30:23

People Feeling Cheated By BRS: Congress's Nizamabad Candidate In Telangana

Congress' Nizamabad Rural candidate Bhupathy Reddy: "Congress party high command has given me the opportunity (to contest election) and I will live up to the expectations. I will win Nizamabad Rural constituency. People are feeling cheated by the TRS (BRS), in past 10 years they have done nothing." 

28/10/2023 13:09:40

People Saying They Want Roads, Electricity And Relief From Inflation: Priyanka Gandhi In MP's Damoh

At a public rally in MP's Damoh, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "As time passes, our expectations from the political leaders keep decreasing. Now when I ask people about their expectations from the government or the leaders, the answer is the same that their life is full of struggle... Their expectations are minimal... They want roads, water, electricity, and relief from price rise... The situation has become strange. There is a lot of migration due to lack of opportunities..."

28/10/2023 13:08:06

Caste Census Necessary To Know Number Of OBCs: Priyanka Gandhi In MP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in MP: Congress general secretary says, "Caste census is necessary to know exact number of OBCs in the country."

28/10/2023 12:39:29

He Many Announce Some Schemes: Chhattisgarh CM Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said that people are waiting with excitement for Rahul Gandhi's visit. "...He may announce some guarantees (schemes)..." he said.

28/10/2023 12:32:45

Congress Leader Kamal Nath Addressing Rally In MP's Damoh

Congress leader Kamal Nath is addressing a public rally in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

28/10/2023 12:26:44

Violation Of Code Of Conduct: BJP On CM Gehlot's Manifesto For Rajasthan

Rajasthan Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Rajendra Rathore says, "CM had announced new schemes yesterday... Directions are given in the Model Code of Conduct that the ruling government cannot make announcements of new schemes... We are seeing that continuously Model Code of Conduct is violated..."

28/10/2023 12:08:25

BJP Says Congress Wants Ram Mandir Temple Hoarding Removed In MP

Congress wants Ram temple hoarding removed in MP, their basic nature has been exposed, says BJP's VD Sharma.

28/10/2023 11:00:51

AAP Releases 2nd List Of 21 Candidates For Rajasthan Polls

Aam Aadmi Party announces second list of 21 candidates for Rajasthan Assembly elections.

28/10/2023 10:42:38

Rahul Gandhi In Chhattisgarh Today On 2-Day Visit, To Address Rally In Bhanupratappur

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Saturday and Sunday, a party functionary has said, reported PTI.  Gandhi will arrive in Raipur at 11.45 am on Saturday and proceed to Bhanupratappur constituency to address a rally at 1 pm, Sushil Anand Shukla, head of the state Congress' communication wing, was quoted as saying.

"He will address another rally in Farasgaon under Kondagaon assembly segment in Bastar region at 2.40 pm. On Sunday, he will address rallies in Rajnandgaon and Kawardha constituencies at 1 pm and 2.50 pm, respectively," Shukla said, as quoted by PTI.

28/10/2023 10:29:20

Congress Pained By Construction Of Ram Mandir, Says MP BJP Chief

Madhya Pradesh BJP President VD Sharma says, "Congress' basic character is against Lord Shri Ram, against Sanatana Dharma. Madhya Pradesh's 9.5 crore people are asking why does Congress object to the hoardings of Ram Mandir?"

"Congress and their leaders who practice appeasement politics are pained by the construction of the Ram Mandir," he added.

28/10/2023 11:19:37

Amit Shah To Embark On 3-Day Visit To Poll-Bound Madhya Pradesh Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to poll-bound Madhya Pradesh starting Saturday, a party release said. He will visit Jabalpur, Chhindwara, Bhopal, Chhatarpur, Rewa, Shahdol, Ujjain, Indore and Gwalior districts and address divisional meetings, public gatherings and take part in different functions during the visit, the release added.

On Saturday, Shah will pay tributes to tribal martyrs king Shankar Shah and his son Raghunath Shah near Rani Durgawati Hospital in Jabalpur at 12.50 pm. He will then address a meeting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's Jabalpur divisional office at 1.30 pm, the BJP release added.

 

28/10/2023 08:45:28

Congress Candidate Mohammed Azharuddin Hopes For Win From Jubilee Hills In Telangana

Telangana Congress Committee Working President Mohammed Azharuddin speaks on getting the ticket from Jubilee Hills: "...I am very happy and I thank the party high command for giving me the ticket...Hopefully, we can win from there."

He also expressed gratitude towards the party and posted on X, "Deeply humbled and honored to be chosen as the MLA candidate for Jubilee Hills by @INCIndia. I am committed to serving the community with the same passion I've brought to every endeavor in my life. Together, we'll work towards a brighter future for Jubilee Hills.@INCTelangana."
 

28/10/2023 08:22:29

Assembly Election 2023 Live: RLD Releases 1st List Of 10 Candidates For Rajasthan Polls

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party releases the first list of 10 candidates for upcoming Rajasthan elections. The party has tasked current MP and party leader Hanuman Beniwal to contest from Khinvsar assembly constituency.