Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Congress Releases Fourth List Of 5 Candidates For Telangana Polls
Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram
Union Minister Pralhad Joshin says, "BJP is going to win with a huge margin. Like-minded people are joining the BJP... BJP will win as it did in 2013. It is the time for Ashok Gehlot's farewell. The politics of appeasement is going to conclude in these elections...
In Udaipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today in Rajasthan neither Dalits, backward or poor nor women are safe. Congress has made Rajasthan the number 1 in terms of crime against women. Congress Govt has proved to be a total failure in curbing the crimes against women. What is shameful is that when it comes to law and order, Congress ministers mock and say 'Ye mardon ka pradesh hai'...You have insulted not only the women but also the men of Rajasthan...Your ministers shamelessly use such language before everyone. This is the real mindset of Congress..."
"Rally was very good, we connected with a lot of people. There were a lot of youngsters there," said Mohammed Azharuddin after filing nomination from Jubilee Hills constituency.
Neem ka Thana, Rajasthan: While addressing a public meeting, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "... There is IIM, IIT, IIIT, AIIMS, Law University in Rajasthan... Rajasthan has become a hub of education... (The Rajasthan) government has left no stone unturned..."
Priyanka Gandhi addressed a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa where she attacked Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying, “You (people) voted for ‘Mama ji’ repeatedly, but when you faced any trouble and questioned them (Government) about the inflation and unemployment, resources for education and health; they only replied by saying that he (Shivraj Singh Chouhan) is your ‘Mama’.”
Clashes broke out between workers of Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Ranga Reddy's Ibrahimpatnam in Telangana. More details awaited.
Rahul Gandhi on Thursday addressed a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar where he said: "PM Modi said a few days back in his speech that there's only one caste in India and that's 'poor'. On one side he says that his name is Narendra Modi and he's OBC and on the other side he says that there's only one caste that is 'poor'...I met lakhs of youth and when I asked them if they are unemployed what's their caste, they used to say that they are Dalit, OBC or Adivasi...If there are 50% OBC in the country then to run the government, their share in the government should be the same."
"There's a misunderstanding that MP and MLAs run the government, I've seen the government from within. The Indian government is being run by 90 officials along with PM Narendra Modi. These 90 officials allocate the budget of India...PM Modi says that it's an OBC government and out of these 90 officials how many are OBCs," he added.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao filed his nomination at Sirisilla RDO office today.
Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah, addressing a poll rally in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur, said, "In Chhattisgarh, the first phase is over. Last night, I had a meeting in Raipur. Congress will be wiped off here. It is definite that in the coming days, the BJP is going to form the government here."
Congress leader Ashok Chavan said that a straight fight is between Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Congress in Telangana for the upcoming polls. The Congress leader said: "With whatever we observe, the BJP is at the No. 3 position in the state (Telangana). It's a straight fight between BRS and Congress. We don't see any chance for the BJP to come to power in the state. Their representation is very low. They don't enjoy the popularity it should have with the central government's backing... Congress is hopeful for the revival of the state...Turmeric is not only an important issue. The BRS misgovernance in the state is a big issue."
Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rasthra Samithi chief K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday filed his nomination from Gajwel constituency for the November 30 polls.
Speaking on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi said during a rally in MP's Satna: "These days wherever I go, there is talk of Ram Temple being constructed in Ayodhya. There is a wave of happiness everywhere...Ab rukna nahi hai, thakna nahi hai aur vishraam ka sawaal toh paida hi nahi hota"
Addressing a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Satna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Congress has no roadmap for the development of Madhya Pradesh. The youth of the state sees no future in Congress. The state has faith in the guarantees given by Modi. Har guarantee ki poori hone ki guarantee."
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will file his nomination papers for the assembly polls from Gajwel constituency today.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said her party is fighting the polls in Madhya Pradesh with full force without the help of any wealthy people. Speaking at a rally in MP's Satna, the BSP chief said, "Our party is fighting the Madhya Pradesh elections with full force, preparation and strength. We have no agreement with anyone... It is especially important to tell the Dalits, tribals and other backwards-class people that they have benefited from the efforts of Baba Saheb."
"BSP is the only party in the country which contests elections with the help of its party workers and not with the help of wealthy people so that it can talk about the welfare of the entire society without coming under anyone's pressure. Due to this, BSP formed government in UP 4 times," she added.
"Congress and BJP governments never fulfilled the reservation quota. The same situation is being seen in Madhya Pradesh also... Even in the private sector, the government is working without paying attention to reservations. Due to this, Dalits, tribals and other backward classes are also suffering a lot," said the BSP supremo.
The Congress on Wednesday sought the Election Commission's immediate intervention to stop the alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate during assembly elections and alleged that the probe agency was acting at the behest of the central government to disturb the level-playing field.
A Congress delegation met the election commissioners and also alleged that the Mahadev betting app issue was being politicised in view of the polls.
In Bundi, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "...One thing is clear that the manner in which Mata Bijasan finished Raktbeej, similarly, people have made up their mind to politically finish 'sattabeej' in Rajasthan on 3rd December...In the entire Rajasthan, there is a wave of transformation and BJP Government is going to be formed here on 3rd December with an absolute majority. The government here is a government of 'loot, lies and divisions'...There is also a red diary of loot, people in Rajasthan are familiar with it..."
Addressing a rally in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Digvijaya Singh speaks so much against the Hindus, I feel enraged. It is his fashion to speak against Hindus every day. Kamal Nath says he is a Hanuman Devotee and if Digvijaya Singh opens his mouth it is to abuse Hindus and when he closes his mouth, it is after abusing Hindus. There should definitely be a 'Kapda-faad' competition between them... The problems of this country will keep increasing until the Congress is eradicated from the country..."
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a roadshow in support of a party candidate in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
"Today, the situation is that those who were migrating away in search of employment are coming back and saying that they will get employment in Chhattisgarh. We feel good when we don't have to tell lies and make false poll promises," says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at a public rally in Dewas.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Panna said, "The people of Uttar Pradesh used to hide their identity, six years ago. They didn't reveal that they belonged to UP since UP was identified as a state with curfew, dominant Mafia...Today every resident of UP says that I belong to UP. It is now identified with Lord Ram, Maa Ganga."
"This time the situation in Rajasthan is different, every time change takes place here. The response of voters is in favour of Congress and people want the government forms again...Not only in Rajasthan but in MP, Chhattisgarh and Telangana everywhere Congress party will come to power," says Congress leader Sachin Pilot.
Opening an all-out attack on Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in MP's Damoh said, "In Chhattisgarh, there is betting and in Rajasthan, there is a 'red diary' of misdeeds of Congress. ...Congress means 'barbaadi ki guarantee'...In Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Congress made a series of false promises. The party knows that the youth of MP don't trust them due to their track record of corruption..In 2018, they promised a waiver of farmers' loans but the farmers kept waiting for 15 months and still nothing was done.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three poll rallies in Madhya Pradesh including Damoh, Guna, and Muraina.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will hold three public rallies in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh including Ujjain, Dewas, and Indore.
Congress leader Rahuk Gandhi will be in poll-bound Chhattisgarh today where he will address poll rallies in Jashpur and Surguja.
Background
Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Hello and welcome to Assembly Elections 2023 Live Blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates on Assemby polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. On Tuesday, the first phase of polling took place in Chhattisgarh on 20 seats out of the 90-member Legislative Assembly. With 12 of the 20 seats located in Naxalite-affected Bastar division, the first phase of polls were marred with an IED blast and eight encounters between the Naxals and the security forces.
Amid Naxalite violence and a call for boycott, a provisional turnout of 71.48 per cent was recorded in the first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, said officials, according to PTI.
The second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh for the remaining assembly constituencies will now take place on November 17.
Mizoram also underwent voting along with Chhattisgarh on Tuesday where Chief Minister and Mizo National Front chief Zoramthanga exuded confidence saying his party will win more seats that the 21-majority mark.
The voting process in the northeastern state went peacefully, with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise, officials said.
Central Mizoram's Serchhip recorded the highest polling percentage of 84.49, followed by Hnahthial (84.16) and Khawzawl (82.39) while the lowest turnout was recorded in Aizawl district, 73.09 per cent.
The Ruling Mizo National Front, the main opposition Zoram People's Movement, and Congress fielded candidates on all the 40 seats to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly while Bharatiya Janata Party nominated candidates on 23 seats and Aam Aadmi Party contested on four assembly constituencies. 27 Independent candidates were also in the fray.
Polling in three states is yet to take place including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.
Rajasthan will go to polls for its 200-member Legislative Assembly on November 25, while voting for 230-member Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly will take place on November 17. Voters in Telangana will seat the fate of their candidates on November 30. All these polls would be held in a single phase and the votes will be counted on December 3.
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