Election Results Highlights: BJP's Triple Win Comes As Major Blow To Congress Ahead Of LS Polls
Assembly Polls Election Result 2023 Highlights: Follow this page for all the updates regarding results in the Assembly Elections held in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
In a stunning electoral sweep, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, fortifying its dominance in the Hindi heartland. Amid a triple blow to the Congress, the grand old party managed to oust the Bharat Rashtra Samiti in Telangana, resulting in a 3-1 BJP win in the recent state polls. ALSO READ | BJP Tightens Grip On Hindi Heartland With Triple Win Ahead Of LS Polls, Cong Finds Solace In Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing jubilant supporters, asserted that the results reflected public endorsement of the BJP's anti-corruption stance. The political landscape now faces shifts, with the BJP tightening its grip and the Congress reassessing its role in the INDIA alliance. ALSO READ | BJP Tightens Grip On Hindi Heartland With Triple Win Ahead Of LS Polls, Cong Finds Solace In Telangana
This is the final update to this LIVE blog. Stay with ABP Live as we bring you more in-depth coverage of the election results for Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram.
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The Congress stakes claim to form government in Telangana. Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
reach Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.
After meeting the Telangana Governor, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "We have met the Governor to claim the formation of the Govt with 65 members in this newly elected House and we have called a meeting of the newly elected MLAs tomorrow at 9:30 am. We have a procedure in the Congress party, we will follow that..." (ANI)
BJP is set to form its government in Chhattisgarh as it crosses the majority mark of 46 seats, as per the Election Commission of India.
BJP workers celebrate the party's victory in the Madhya Pradesh Elections with Fireworks.
MP Congress president and candidate from Chhindwara, Kamal Nath won by a margin of 36,594 votes, garnering a total of 1,32,302 votes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "These election results are also a big lesson for Congress and its 'ghamandiya gathbandhan'. The lesson is that the country's trust cannot be won just by a few family members coming together on the stage. The spirit of national service that should be there to win the hearts of the people of the country is not there in the 'ghamandiya gathbandhan'..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that the mandate in favour of the BJP has also proved that "there is zero tolerance against corruption, appeasement, and familism."
"The country thinks that if anyone is effective in eliminating these three evils, it is BJP only. The campaign against corruption launched by the BJP's central government in the country is getting huge public support...The people of the country today gave a clear message to those who do not feel the slightest shame in standing with the corrupt. Those people who are working day and night to defame the investigating agencies which have come down hard on corruption should understand that this election result is also a public support for the fight against corruption," he added.
"Coming together on stage can yield good photo opportunities and media headlines, but cannot win peoples' trust'," PM Modi hits out at the I.N.D.I.A. bloc and asks parties to "mend" their ways else "people will throw you out".
He also remarked that Congress and its allies "should not indulge in politics that empowers anti-national forces".
PM Narendra Modi asserted that voters do not believe talks in thin air or false promises and support concrete roadmap for development and good governance.
"The voter needs a well-defined roadmap to improve his lifestyle...India's voter knows that when India moves forward then the state moves forward and the life of every family improves. So, the voter is choosing the BJP continuously," he said.
While addressing party workers at BJP headquarters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked, "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick of 2024."
In his address at BJP headquarters in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi thanked the people of Telangana and said, "BJP will leave no stone unturned in working for them."
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PM Modi cited dissatisfaction among youths over the paper leak and scams as the reason for the ouster of governments in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
"Be it in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, or Telangana, the incumbent party was thrown out of power because it was against the youth and had scams in its tenure," says PM Modi while addressing party workers at BJP headquarters in Delhi after the party's victory in assembly elections.
"Women empowerment is an important pillar of BJP's model of development," says PM Modi as he also asserts "Women believe only BJP can provide guarantee for their security, safety and dignity."
BJP gets a majority in Madhya Pradesh assembly; wins 118 seats, leading in 46: Election Commission
PM Modi emphasised that every first-time voter and every backward category person feels victorious in BJP's win as they want to see a developed India.
PM Modi while addressing party workers at BJP headquarters in Delhi says, "There were several attempts in these assembly polls to divide the country into castes. But, I kept on saying that for me four castes are supreme and they are women power, youth, farmers, and the poor. The country will be strengthened if these four will be empowered."
PM Narendra Modi to address supporters at BJP headquarters in Delhi after party's victory in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan assembly elections.
In Madhya Pradesh, BJP wins 100 seats, leading in 64; Congress wins 28 seats, ahead in 37: Election Commission
PM Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi after party's victory in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan assembly elections.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tenders his resignation to Governor Kalraj Mishra as the BJP crossed the magic number of 100 seats in the state.
BJP is set to form its government in Rajasthan as it crosses the majority mark of 100 seats, as per the Election Commission of India. The counting of votes is still underway.
Celebrations are underway at the BJP headquarters in Delhi as the party leads in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan elections. BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here.
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BJP candidate and deputy leader of opposition in Rajasthan assembly Satish Poonia loses Amber seat to Congress candidate by 9,092 votes
As Congress faces defeat in 3 out of 4 states, Rahul Gandhi posted on X: "We humbly accept the mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan - the battle of ideology will continue. I am very thankful to the people of Telangana - we will definitely fulfill the promise of making Prajalu Telangana. Heartfelt thanks to all the workers for their hard work and support."
Incumbent Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Budhni, Shivraj Singh Chouhan won by a margin of 1,04,974 votes, garnering a total of 1,64,951 votes.
MP Congress president Kamal Nath on the party's loss in the state says, "We will analyse the loopholes and why we were not able to make the voters understand our point. We will hold discussions with all, be it a winning or losing candidate." (ANI)
BJP candidate from Ambikapur, Rajesh Agrawal leading by a margin of 7,636 votes after the 10th round of counting, garnering a total of 49,862 votes so far. Deputy CM and Congress candidate TS Singh Deo is trailing from here.
"There is only and only Modi ji in the hearts of the people...Today's election results have proved that the days of appeasement and caste politics are over...New India votes on Politics of Performance. I salute the people of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan for this immense support. Many congratulations to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on this grand victory of BJP," Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X.
On BJP's lead in Rajasthan, CM Ashok Gehlot tells media persons, "I have always said that I will accept the mandate of the people and I extend my best wishes to the future government. I hope they work for the welfare of the people of the state...The results are shocking."
"We did not leave any stone unturned and were fully prepared for the elections. We thought people would vote for us based on our current schemes but that did not happen. We will analyse this. I thought people would take revenge from PM Modi and HM Amit Shah but I think the public could not understand this," he added.
BJP leading in 57 of 90 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh, Congress ahead in 33 as per latest trends: Election Commission
Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste loses by 9,723 votes to Congress' Chainsingh Warkade in Niwas in MP.
"My dear sisters and brothers of Telangana, Thank you for your support to the @BJP4India. Over the last few years, this support has only been increasing and this trend will continue in the times to come. Our bond with Telangana is unbreakable and we will keep working for the people. I also appreciate the industrious efforts of each and every BJP Karyakarta," PM Narendra Modi posted on X.
"We bow to the Janta Janardan. The results in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan indicate that the people of India are firmly with politics of good governance and development, which the @BJP4India stands for. I thank the people of these states for their unwavering support and assure them that we will keep working tirelessly for their well-being. A special thanks to the hardworking Party Karyakartas. Each of them is exemplary! They have worked tirelessly and highlighted our development agenda among the people," PM Narendra Modi posted on X.
Rajasthan Assembly speaker CP Joshi loses Nathdwara seat to BJP's Vishvaraj Singh Mewar by 7,504 votes
"As per the latest trends, 166 is BJP (BJP leading/winning in 166 seats), 63 Congress and 1 Bharat Adivasi Party," says Madhya Pradesh Chief Election Officer Anupam Rajan. (PTI)
BJP MP and candidate from Jhotwara Assembly constituency Rajyavardhan Rathore won by a margin of 50,167, garnering a total of 1,47,913 votes.
Congress candidate from Tonk, Sachin Pilot wins by a margin of 29,475, garnering a total of 1,05,812 votes.
"I thank the people of Telangana for the mandate we have received from them. I also thank all those who voted for us in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our strong resolve to rebuild and revive ourselves in these three states. The Congress party fought a spirited campaign in all these four states. I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of lakhs of our workers. We will overcome temporary setbacks and prepare ourselves fully for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections along with the INDIA parties," Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge posts on X.
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"Being the PCC chief, I am informing everyone that a meeting of MLAs will be chaired in Jaipur the day after tomorrow (December 5)," Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Dotasra tells PTI as the party stares at defeat in the state election.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Raipur wears a deserted look as the Congress party stares at defeat in the state elections.
Visuals from outside the Congress Office also surfaced.
BJP candidate from Kamareddy, Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy leading by a margin of 625 votes after the 13th round of counting, garnering a total of 41,668 votes so far. Incumbent CM and BRS K. Chandrashekar Rao and State Congress chief Revanth Reddy are trailing from this seat.
In response to a media query, BJP's Usha Thakur says Madhya Pradesh has voted for "Jan Nayak" Shivraj Singh Chouhan to continue as Chief Minister. The remark assumed significance as the BJP maintained ambiguity on its CM face in the poll campaign.
BJP candidate Ghanshyam Chandrawanshi defeats sitting Congress MLA Kunal Choudhary from Kalapipal in MP by 11,765 votes. (PTI)
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Silence shrouded the Congress office in Rajasthan's Jaipur as the party is set to lose the state to the BJP which has taken a comfortable lead in the state. The state remained true to its 'revolving door' tradition.
Congratulating the Congress party on its victory in Telangana, BRS leader and state minister KTR said, "Grateful to the people of Telangana for giving BRS two consecutive terms of Government. Not saddened over the result today, but surely disappointed as it was not in the expected lines for us. But we will take this in our stride as a learning and will bounce back. Congratulations to Congress party on winning the mandate."
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In Rajasthan, BJP candidate Diya Kumari has won the Vidhyadhar Nagar assembly seat with a huge margin of 71,368 votes, according to the EC.
Ashok Gehlot is likely to resign as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan at 5:30 pm this evening as the BJP is set to wrest the state back from the Congress fold.
Bharatiya Janata Party heavyweight in Rajasthan and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has retained her stronghold of Jhalarpatan in the Jhalawar district. Raje secured 1,38,831 votes defeating her contender from Congress party, Ramlal Chauhan by a huge margin of 53,193 votes, according to the Election Commission of India.
On the party's poll debacle in three states, Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury said, "I am unable to understand. It's a shock for us. Someone will have to take responsibility for this (loss in three states). We will have to introspect
After a poor show in the assembly elections, UP Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi has raised the issue of EVMs. He said, "We have been saying again and again that a deliberation on EVMs needs to happen. All political parties have raised this question before the Election Commission. To ensure that the country's trust in democracy continues, EVMs need to be removed and it needs to be deliberated upon. It is not possible that people's desire on the ground is something else and EVMs say something entirely different. So, it needs to be deliberated upon. The country wants this, we want this."
Veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has credited the Rajasthan win to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantees, Amit Shah, party chief JP Nadda and the cadres of the party.
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BJP workers set off firecrackers at the party office in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh as the party heads towards a massive victory in the state.
As per the official Election Commission trends, the BJP is maintaining a decisive lead in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while the Congress is ahead in Telangana.
Even as BRS is likely to face defeat from the Congress in Telangana, minister and BRS candidate KT Rama Rao is leading by a huge margin of 27,920 votes after the seventh round of counting from the the Sircilla constituency.
As BJP nears victory in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Union Minister Smriti Irani said, "I am extremely elated as a BJP worker that 'Modi Magic' has spelt doom for the opposition parties in India. I am particularly grateful to the citizens of all the states that have elected the BJP to power."
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Telangana Congress workers raised slogans of 'CM-CM' in favour of state party president Revanth Reddy, as he arrived at the party office in Hyderabad. Congress is set to wrest power back from BRS in the state as it is headed for an impressive victory in the state.
BJP leading in 54 of 90 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh, Congress ahead in 33 seats as per trends as per trends by the Election Commission.
Baba Balak Nath, one of the contenders for the CM post from the BJP is trailing from the Tijara seat in Rajasthan.
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As the BJP looks to come back to power in MP for the fourth term, the one scheme that is being called the game-changer for the party in the state is the 'Ladli Behna' scheme which transfers Rs 1250 every month to eligible women from poor families. Emphasising the role of the scheme in the party's stellar performance, CM Shivraj Chouhan said, "I had said BJP will get a comfortable majority and we are getting it, I give the whole credit to Ladli Behnas for this impressive performance."
Sharing his take on the performance of the Congress, set to lose its governments in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Union Minister and BJP Rajasthan Incharge Pralhad Joshi said, "People have voted for BJP, positive commitment and the leadership of PM Modi...People have rejected Congress. Congress party has always been giving bogus promises, people have seen it in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh. So they have failed. That's why they have been rejected... I am very happy, we will cross at least 124 (seats) in Rajasthan."
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Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil said, "Congress is forming the govt and we are probably winning more than 70 seats. Congress is united and with the collective efforts, Congress has come back to power in Telangana... Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are definitely a setback to Congress... There'll be a meeting of CLP then the Congress high command will discuss with the MLAs and decide that (CM)."
Incumbent MP Chief Minister and Congress candidate Bhupesh Baghel is leading from Patan by a margin of 1452 votes after the fifth round of counting, garnering a total of 26854 votes so far.
Set to sweep the states of MP and Rajasthan and with a decisive lead in Chhattisgarh, UP Deputy CM & party leader Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "Today we can confidently say - Bharat ke mann mein Modi hain aur Modi ke mann mein Bharat. Be it Madhya Pradesh where BJP was already ruling and is coming back to power with a grand majority or Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh which the BJP has snatched away from Congress - the blooming of 'Lotus' means good governance and guarantee of development. People's faith in Congress has finished. The public has given a befitting reply to 'Chunavi Ram Bhakt' and 'Chunavi Hindu'..."
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With BJP sweeping the Hindi heartland, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "The politics of the country is becoming Modi-fied...There is only one guarantee in the country - Modi ki guarantee..."
As per the official trends of the Election Commission, the BJP has crossed the majority figure in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan while the Congress has crossed the magic number in Telangana.
Early trends have indicated a BJP victory in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the crucial state elections that would be a major factor in influencing the mood of the voters ahead of the 2024 elections. The workers of the saffron party are already in celebration mode in anticipation of the impressive win. Meanwhile, the Congress is heading for a heartbreak with early leads just in Telangana.
Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh has said people of the state rejected Bhupesh Baghel and credited the party's growing lead in the state to Prime Minister Modi. Asked about the CM face, he said, "We are all workers, and will do whatever responsibility is given to us."
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate has said the party was disappointed by the trends in Madhya Pradesh so far where the BJP has gained a comfortable lead. However, she said the field for the 2024 battle was open and that the party made gains in certain areas if the data was compared to the 2018. She also said she was hopeful about Rajasthan where it was in power and exuded confidence in the party's victory in Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
A seemingly resurgent Congress is now struggling in the three states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh (where it was in power) and Madya Pradesh and is only ahead in Telangana. The battle for 2024 will be a tough one for the party and the I.N.D.I.A bloc if BJP ends up with a massive victory as the trend has been so far in the counting.
The BJP has crossed the majority mark in Chhattisgarh, which so far was witnessing a tight race between the BJP and the Congress.
As the elections seem to be going the BJP's way ahead of the mega battle of 2024, sources have said PM Modi will address party workers at the party headquarters at 6:30 pm today where celebrations will start at 5 pm.
In Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot is leading with a slender margin of 1173 from the Tonk seat.
BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill said, "It is going to be 'balle balle' for the BJP. The BJP's score is going to be 3-0."
Union Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived at the residence of incumbent Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in Bhopal as the party gained a comfortable early leads in Madhya Pradesh. As per the latest official EC trends, BJP is leading on 73 seats and Congress on 28 in the state.
In a major setback for Congress, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel is trailing from the Patan seat.
Less than a couple of hours into the counting of votes in four states, the Congress which was having an advantage in Chhattisgarh has suddenly found itself locked in a neck-and-neck battle with the BJP.
Congress's Kamal Nath is trailing from his home turf of Chhindwara which could be a major setback for the party in MP.
The BJP has neared the magic figure of 116 -- the majority mark in Madhya Pradesh as per early trends. In the last elections, the Congress won the state with 114 seats.
The BJP has neared the magic figure of 116 -- the majority mark in Madhya Pradesh as per early trends. In the last elections, the Congress won the state with 114 seats.
One hour into counting, the battle for the semi finals has gained heat with the BJP and the Congress give each other a tough fight and the grand old party is also seen challenging the hopes of the KCR-led BRS government of clinching a hat-trick in Telangana. As of 9 am, the Congress has crossed the majority mark in Telangana and the BJP in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, a close contest is underway in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
With his eyes on the top spot in MP, Congress leader Kamal Nath said, "I have not seen any trends, I don't need to look at any trends till 11 am. I am very confident, I trust the voters of Madhya Pradesh..."
MP Home Minister and BJP's VIP candidate Narottam Mishra is trailing in Datia in the battle for MP.
MP Home Minister and BJP's VIP candidate Narottam Mishra is trailing in Datia in the battle for MP.
BJP top shots Shivraj Singh and Narendra Tomar are leading from their seats in Madhya Pradesh as per early trends.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said, "I had said this earlier and I say it today as well - 130 plus. We are getting 130 seats, rest is to be seen." On incumbent CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, he said, "Not only is his farewell certain but his 'achhe din' also ends here."
Early trends are showing a fierce battle between the BRS and the Congress as KCR eyes a hat-trick.
Counting has begun for the highly anticipated state assembly elections ahead of the 2024 battle. As of early trends, the Congress and the BJP are locked in a tie in the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
The counting for the mega semi-finals has begun as Congress and BJP are locked in a bitter battle in four states.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje spoke to her supporters till late last night. Efforts have also been made to reach out to independents by phone on the preceding night of the counting as the BJP looks to topple the Gehlot government in the state.
Rahul Gandhi held an online meeting with the Telangana Congress Leadership last evening at 5 pm, ahead of counting in the state which could go to the grand old party. Congress deployed 49 Karnataka Congress MLAs in Telangana as the observers and Karnataka Deputy CM and veteran leader DK Shivakumar has been made the point man for Telangana. Kerala strong man Ramesh Chennithala, Deepadas Munshi, Karnataka Minister KJ George, Boseraju and four others have reached Hyderabad.
Rahul Gandhi held an online meeting with the Telangana Congress Leadership last evening at 5 pm, ahead of counting in the state which could go to the grand old party. Congress deployed 49 Karnataka Congress MLAs in Telangana as the observers and Karnataka Deputy CM and veteran leader DK Shivakumar has been made the point man for Telangana. Kerala strong man Ramesh Chennithala, Deepadas Munshi, Karnataka Minister KJ George, Boseraju and four others have reached Hyderabad.
As BJP hopes to repeat its winning streak in Madhya Pradesh, party leader Narottam Mishra said, " We will win 125-150 seats in the state. BJP will form govt in the state. It is a matter of a few hours now."
Ahead of the counting of votes in the Chattisgarh Assembly elections, Congress candidate from Raipur West, Vikas Upadhyay, was seen reciting the Hanuman Chalisa as the party seeks to cling to power in the state. The exit polls have shown a neck-and-neck fight in the state with a marginal edge to the grand old party.
Posters saying that Congress leaders will win the State Assembly elections have been put up at the Telangana Congress headquarters. The posters say that Congress will win the elections, celebrations are on the way and they will form the government on December 9.
Both the BJP and Congress are assured of victory in the crucial southern state of Telangana where KCR-led BRS is seeking a hat-trick. Congress leader Mallu Ravi in Hyderabad says, "Congress will win 75-95 seats in the state. BRS might get 15-20 seats. BJP might get 6-7 seats." While BJP's Prakash Reddy said, "There is strong anti-incumbency against the BRS government. There is anti-BRS sentiment among the people. BJP expects to win a good number of seats."
Hoping for a victory in MP, Congress leader Mahesh Parmar said, "With the blessings of Baba Mahakal, the 'jungle raaj' in Madhya Pradesh will end this time, and a Kamal Nath-led Congress government will be formed in the state."
Congress leaders are also confident of a big win in the assembly polls. Congress leader Jitu Patwari said, "The kind of 'Tandav' the BJP had created by tearing apart the dignity of democracy, created a market of MLAs the country has seen. After all these circumstances, people have suffered the pain of inflation, unemployment, and diseases...The kind of chaos they have created in the country is about to end..."
Predicting a big downfall for Congress in the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections, former CM and BJP leader Raman Singh said, "The situation is very clear in Chhattisgarh. The exit polls have predicted that the Congress, which won 68 seats (in 2018 Assembly polls) and is claiming to win 75 (in 2023 Assembly polls), will likely be restricted to 40-42 seats this time. This is a big downfall. It is very clear that the BJP will clearly form the government in Chhattisgarh."
Congress supporters have already gathered outside the party office and burst crackers ahead of the Assembly Election results. The situation is the same at the BJP office where Laddoos are being prepared.
Preparations are underway and security has been beefed up at the counting centres in the four states of MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan where the BJP and the Congress have locked horns to sweep the semi-finals of electoral battles ahead of 2024.
The ABP-CVoter Exit Poll has shown mixed results for the BJP and the Congress. While Rajasthan is likely to stay true to its 'revolving door' trend and see a return of BJP to power, Congress may clinch Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, shattering the saffron party's dreams of a fourth term in the Hindi heartland state.
In a short while for now, counting will begin to decide the winners in the four crucial states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana -- the results of which will set the tone for the next 2024 Lok Sabha polls in less than six months. The counting will start amid tight security at 8 am on Sunday. Locked in a tough fight with the BJP, the Congress is eyeing a return in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while it seeks victory in Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, the saffron party is hoping to continue its winning spree in Madhya Pradesh and eyeing to topple the Congress governments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Background
Assembly Polls Election Result 2023 Highlights: It's the final day that will decide the fate of BJP and Congress and the many who took part in the crucial state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh -- also being seen as a litmus test for the parties ahead of the big 2024 Lok Sabha elections next year. The results will also set the tone for the general elections. While the BJP is trying to retain its ground a resurgent and feisty Congress is in an aggressive mode to gain some lost ground ahead of the mega battle in less than six months.
While the BJP is in power in Madhya Pradesh and pulled all stops to retain power in the state, the Congress is trying to buck the 'revolving door' trend in Rajasthan and CM Ashok Gehlot exuded confidence in a Congress victory 'no matter what' exit polls said. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh is being ruled by the Congress and Telangana by K Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samith who is eyeing a hat-trick but locked in a triangular contest with the BJP and the Congress.
According to the ABP-CVoter exit poll, Rajasthan is likely to go back to the saffron fold in tradition with its electoral nature of electing alternative governments, while the BJP, which could be facing anti-incumbency for being at the helm of power in the state for nearly two decades, could go to Congress. Telangana might also be clinched by the Congress, dashing KCR's hope for a hat-trick. However, a neck-and-neck fight has been predicted in Chhattisgarh with the Congress having a slight edge.
The counting of votes commenced with postal ballots at 8 am amid tight security for the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly, 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly, 119-member Telangana Assembly and 199-member Rajasthan Assembly. A three-tier security arrangement would be in place to ensure a smooth counting process and only people with valid passes would be permitted to enter the counting centres.
After an impressive victory in Karnataka, the Congress is hoping to clinch Madhya Pradesh and Telangana from the BJP with the hope of retaining power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. A victory ahead of the 2024 elections could also further consolidate the I.N.D.I.A bloc parties to take on the BJP with full force. Meanwhile, the saffron party is seeking to repeat its winning streak in Gujarat, where it has been in power since 1998, in MP and hoping to form governments in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
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