Himachal Election Voting HIGHLIGHTS: Voting Concludes. EVMs, VVPATs Sealed And Secured In Dharamshala, Shimla
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Will BJP buck the trend of Himachal Pradesh not repeating any government since its formation in 1971 or will Congress wrest control of the state under its new chief Mallikarjun Kharge? The decision will be sealed on Saturday as more than 55 lakh voters exercise their franchise in 68 constituencies across the state.
In the 2017 Assembly election, the BJP won 44 seats and Congress 21. BJP secured 48.79 per cent of the vote share, whereas Congress won 41.46 per cent.
Even though the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has campaigned aggressively in Himachal, the contest in the state is being seen as a direct one between the BJP and the Congress in line with past trends.
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While BJP has asked voters to change the "riwaaz" by re-electing BJP as the "double engine" regime would benefit the state, Congress is banking on anti-incumbency and has raised issues of price rise, unemployment and old pension scheme.
As per the latest ABP-CVoter survey, Himachal may see a hung assembly, with BJP getting between 31 to 39 seats and Congress between 29 to 37. In Himachal Pradesh, 35 is the majority mark.
The BJP has promised implementation of Uniform Civil Code, eight lakh jobs in the state, 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and educational institutions.
Congress has promised to revive the old pension scheme and give 1 lakh government jobs. To woo women, who form 48 per cent of the electorate, Congress has promised Rs 1,500 per month to each of them aged between 18 and 60. It has also promised 300 units of free electricity.
Elections Peaceful In All Segments: Office Of CEO
While polling was still underway, Mahesh Pathania, Jt Director Media Office of CEO said voter turnout could be around 74% by the end. Elections were peaceful in all the segments. The polling parties were well prepared. 100% polling was reported in Tashigang, reported ANI.
Himachal Records 65.92 Per Cent Polling Till 5 PM: EC
Himachal Pradesh recorded 65.92 per cent polling till 5 pm, says Election Commission.
Voting In Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections Concludes
Voting in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections concludes. EVMs and VVPATs being sealed and secured at polling booths in Dharamshala and Shimla.
98.08% Voter Turnout Recorded In World's Highest Polling Booth In Tashigang
51 out of 52 voters voted in the world's highest polling station booth in Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh. Around 98.08% voter turnout recorded.
Massive turnout of women in Dhanderwadi, the remotest village of Shimla: DEO Shimla
Massive turnout of women in Dhanderwadi, the remotest village of Shimla: DEO Shimla
Unshakeable spirit! Massive turnout of women of the Dhanderwadi, remotest village of Shimla. They stand firm amid extreme cold and tough terrains to cast their VOTES. @hpelection @DC_Shimla @AdityaNegiHP @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI #HimachalPradeshElections pic.twitter.com/9GqOvIedIC
— DEO Shimla (@deoshimla771) November 12, 2022
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