Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Congress Telangana Chief Says Party Will Come To Power, Miracle Will Happen In State

Assembly Elections 2023 Date Live: Please follow this space for all the live and latest updates regarding the Election Commission's announcement of dates for assembly elections in five states.

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Assembly Elections 2023 Date Live: Hello and welcome to the live blog on the Election Commission's announcement of dates for assembly elections in five states. Please follow this space for all the live and latest updates.The Election Commission of India (ECI) is announcing dates of voting for the election of the legislative assembly of five states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.The commission on Saturday organised a briefing meeting for General, Police and Expenditure Observers for the assembly elections in the five states. CEC Rajiv Kumar & Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel addressed the gathering in New Delhi. The top poll body said the Observers are "the eyes and the ears" of the Election Commission and monitor the electoral process to ensure a level-playing field.In 2018, four of these five states went through a single phase of polling while two phases were undertaken in Chhattisgarh in view of the Naxal problem. The run-up to the polls witnessed massive blame games, attacks and counterattacks by the political parties as they put their might to woo the voters. With the announcement today, parties will have to plan their campaigning judiciously to avoid any action by the ECI under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which will come into force soon after the declaration of polling dates.BJP and Congress are in a direct fight in Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh and Rajasthan. While the saffron party rules MP, Congress is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. These polls come just months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections where the BJP-led NDA is eyeing the third term in a row.The opposition has formed a mega I.N.D.I.A bloc to take on PM Narendra Modi-led government in the general elections with over 25 parties coming together to fight the polls. The alliance seems to be in form only for the parliament elections as most of the parties are continuing to fight the assembly elections individually.

09/10/2023 15:48:00

Assembly Elections 2023 Live - 'Where is the Congress party's list?': Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks

On the upcoming elections in the state, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, "They (Congress) have not even announced their candidates yet. There is infighting in Congress. Our candidates are on the ground, the rest of them will also be announced. Where is the Congress party's list? Why are they delaying it so much? BJP is ready."

09/10/2023 15:16:46

Will Raisue Liquor, Coal, Mahadev App Scam Issues: BJP On Chhattisgarh Polls

BJP leader and former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh on announcement of election dates for Chhattisgarh: "BJP will raise issues like the promises not kept by this current govt, stalling of all development works, liquor & coal scams worth crores and Mahadev app scam among others...."

09/10/2023 15:13:17

'Miracle Going To Happen In Telangana: State Congress Chief Says Party Will Come To Power

On the upcoming election in the state, Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy says, "Congress is going to come to power in Telangana because the people are ready to make Congress win...December is a miracle month, Christmas is on December 25. So, a miracle is going to happen in Telangana...We are going to sign the file of 6 guarantees on December 9...We are going to rule Telangana for next 10 years."

09/10/2023 13:41:43

EC Says Panel Will Decide J&K Elections At Right Time

Election Commission to decide on J-K elections at right time, keeping in mind security situation and other elections there: CEC Rajiv Kumar

09/10/2023 12:49:16

Electoral Malpractices Complaint Can Be Reported Through cVigil App, EC Will Respond In 100 Minutes

Election Commission said that to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, the awareness and cooperation of citizens are key.

"Citizens can report any kind of Electoral Malpractices to ECI through ECI's cVigil App. For every complaint, there will be a response in 100 minutes,"CEC said.

09/10/2023 12:37:58

EC Announces ESMS App For Real Time Tracking On Seizure Data During Polling Period

ECI announces Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) to be used during elections 2023, for the first time.

"ESMS is a tech platform for real-time updates on seizures from the field by multifarious state and central enforcement agencies. Ensures seamless coordination and intelligence sharing amongst enforcement agencies. To be used for first time in 5 state assembly elections."

09/10/2023 12:37:32

Assembly Elections 2023 Dates Live: Polls To Begin On Nov 7, Results On Dec 3

The Election Commission of India has announced the poll schedule for elections in five states. 

Madhya Pradesh: Nov 17

Rajasthan: Nov 23

Chhattisgarh: Nov 7, 17

Telangana: Nov 30

Mizoram: Nov 7

Results: Dec 3

Elections are to be completed by December 5.

09/10/2023 14:07:10

1.77 Polling Stations To Be Set Up Across 679 ACs In 5 States: CEC

CEC Rajiv Kumar said that 50% of polling booths will have the webcasting facility which will be available at 1.01 lakh booths. He said that 17,734 model polling stations will be set up across five states.

"For the upcoming Assembly Elections 2023 in 5 states, 1.77 lakh polling stations will be set up in 679 ACs. Over 1 lakh Polling Stations will have a webcasting facility. Average elector per polling station  is well below #ECI norms of 1500 electors per polling station in all five states," he said.

09/10/2023 12:19:23

2900 Booths Will Be Managed By Youth: CEC

15.39 lakh young voters are eligible to participate in elections due to amendment on qualifying dates. To inspire young voters, over 2900 polling stations will be managed by youth: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

09/10/2023 12:16:38

Citizens Can Apply To Change Info In Voter ID Card From Oct 17-Nov 30

From Oct 17 to Nov 30, voters can apply for change/modification in voter information through BLO or online, says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

09/10/2023 12:14:53

Nearly 60 Lakh First Time Voters To Participate In Polling In 5 States: CEC

CEC Rajiv Kumar apprises media that around 60 lakh first time voters(18-19 Yrs) will participate in elections in the five states.

"~15.39 Lakh young voters are eligible to participate in elections due to amendment on qualifying dates. To inspire young voters, over 2900 polling stations will be managed by youth," he said.

09/10/2023 12:12:54

EC Visited All 5 States, Held Discussion With Political Parties In 40 Days: CEC Rajiv Kumar

CEC Rajiv Kumar says, "In 40 days visited all 5 States and held discussions with political parties, Central and State enforcement agencies."

09/10/2023 12:11:41

In A First, PwD, 80+ & Centenarian Voters Will Be Allowed To Vote From Their Homes: ECI

EC says that PwD, 80+ and centenarian voters will be allowed to vote from their homes for the first time.

09/10/2023 12:02:50

Assembly Elections 2023 Date Live: EC Press Brief Begins, Poll Schedule Announcement Soon

Assembly Elections 2023 Date Live: EC Press Brief Begins, Poll Schedule Announcement Soon

09/10/2023 11:46:43

Assembly Elections 2023 Date Live: EC To Announce Poll Schedule For 5 States Shortly

Election commission of India will hold a press briefing at 12 pm to announced the schedule for polling in five states.

09/10/2023 11:33:07

Congress Raising Demand For Nationwide Caste Census, BJP Silent: Kharge At CWC Meet

At the CWC meeting, Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge says, "Congress continuously raising demand for nationwide caste census; BJP silent on this important issue. For proper share in welfare schemes, important to have socio-economic data on condition of weaker sections of society."

09/10/2023 11:31:33

Will Release Candidates' Names Soon: Union Minister Says Shah To Attend 2 Programmes In Telangana Tomorrow

Union Minister and Telangana BJP Chief G. Kishan Reddy says, "We have organised two meetings of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Telangana tomorrow. We have Defence Minister Rajnath Singh coming to Telangana later this month. So we are ready to face the elections. BJP will release its candidate list soon”

09/10/2023 11:30:32

BJP Leaders Arrive To Attend Meet Chaired By Amit Shah With Vishwakarma Samaj People In Delhi

BJP leaders arrive at BJP Central Office Extension to attend a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Vishwakarma Samaj people.

09/10/2023 10:53:49

Himachal, Karnataka Jhanki Hain, Poora Hindustan Baki Hai: Congress MP On Polls Preparation

Congress MP Deepender S Hooda says, "The party's strategy and preparedness for upcoming 5 states elections and Lok Sabha polls will be discussed...Himachal aur Karnataka toh abhi jhanki hain, poora Hindustan abhi dikhana baaki hai."

09/10/2023 10:42:51

MP Minister Claims BJP Will Win Over 150 Seats In Assembly Polls In State

Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang says, "BJP will fight the elections with complete preparation. A very successful model of the double-engine government has been established in Madhya Pradesh under PM Modi's leadership. MP is a state which is developing very fast...We will win more than 150 seats this time..."

09/10/2023 10:37:45

Chhattisgarh People Have Faith In Congress As They Witnessed BJP's 15 Yr Term: Kumari Selja

Congress leader Kumari Selja says, "People of Chhattisgarh have faith in the Congress party as they have already seen the BJP's 15-year term. We will form a government with majority."

09/10/2023 10:37:12

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul And Priyanka Gandhi Arrive At Congress HQ For CWC Meet

Congress leaders Rahul,  Priyanka Sonia Gandhi arrive at party headquarters to attend the Congress Working Committee meeting. The upcoming Assembly polls in five states and case census are expected to top the agenda of today's meeting.

09/10/2023 10:26:00

I.N.D.I.A Will Win In All 5 States, BJP Will Not Get Even 10 Seats In Telangana: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "The Congress won in three of the five poll-bound states last time. This time, INDIA alliance will win in all the five states. Congress will win in Telangana and BJP will not get even 10 seats there."

09/10/2023 10:12:39

EC May Conduct Polls After Diwali, But Earlier The Better: Chhattisgarh Dy CM TS Singh Deo

On the upcoming Assembly elections, Chhattisgarh Deputy CM TS Singh Deo says, "...The earlier (elections) the better...Nowadays, there are 5 years to prepare for the elections, whatever work you do from the day you get the responsibility is seen as preparation for elections..."

09/10/2023 09:58:56

BJP Will Form Govt In All 5 States: MP Sakshi Maharaj

"The BJP will form governments will complete majorities in all five states. When UPA's firm failed, they changed its name to INDIA alliance, but people are well aware and will give them a befitting reply," says BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj.

09/10/2023 09:57:46

Aim Is To Do Better Than Before In All Five States: BSP Ahead Of Polls' Date Announcement

On EC announcing the dates of assembly polls today, BSP leader Umashankar Singh says, "We have a lot of support from across the country, which is the reason why BSP is a national party. In all the five states, our party has had good leaders and we’ve received a lot of votes because of that. This time we aim at doing better than before."

09/10/2023 09:40:36

Congress MLA From Indore 1 Seat Touches Feet Of BJP Contender From Here Kailash Vijayvargiya

Congress MLA Sanjay Shukla, who represents the Indore 1 constituency and is likely to be fielded from the same seat by his party, touched the feet of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, contesting from the same seat. The incident took place during an event in the city on Sunday.

09/10/2023 09:14:43

EC To Announce Dates For Assembly Elections In 5 States Today At Noon

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will today at 12 pm announce the dates for polling to the election of the legislative assembly of five states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram. The top poll body will be holding a press conference to give a brief about the preparations that will be undertaken to ensure fair and smooth conduct of the election process and the dates when voters will exercise their franchise in these five states. 

09/10/2023 09:10:18

Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Congress CWC Meet Today To Discuss Poll Strategy For 5 States

Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is set to be held today in Delhi to discuss strategy for polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. 

A nationwide caste census and poll strategies are set to dominate the CWC meeting. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, chief ministers of all the Congress-ruled states and the party top brass will deliberate on election preparedness and narratives across the poll-bound states at length, besides holding extensive discussions on the party's firm pitch for the nationwide caste census and its implications, reported PTI.