Rajasthan Election 2023 Voting Live: 68.50% Turnout Till 6 PM, CEO Says Polling 'Still Underway'
Rajasthan Election 2023 Voting Live: Follow this page for all the latest updates on polling in Rajasthan where 199 out of 200 constituencies are going to polls today.
BJP leader and former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje on Rahul Gandhi's remarks targeting PM Modi: "I don't think that any person, particularly if he/she is in the political sphere should use such a language. New voters are watching what their leaders are doing."
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "There is no anti-incumbency wave against CM Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan. People are seeing that there is infighting in the BJP. There is no clarity of leadership in the BJP. I think people will create history and (Congress) government will be repeated in Rajasthan...."
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi casts his vote in Rajsamand district.
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "This is not just a day of voting in Rajasthan but also the day of the liberation of the state - liberation from the people who took the guarantee of making Rajasthan number 1 in rape and crimes against women, liberation from the people who took the guarantee of unemployment and paper leak in Rajasthan, from people who did unprecedented corruption in Rajasthan, from those who promised farm loan waiver but deceived them and auctioned the land of 19,500 farmers...Today, voters of the state have the opportunity to liberate the state from misgovernance..."
Rajasthan recorded a voter turnout of 40.27 per cent till 1 PM.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra casts his vote in Sikar.
On Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Beema Yojana, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "...We have passed a law on the right to health... We have made the insurance of Rs 50 lakhs... Everyone has security... This has already been implemented..."
"BJP is coming to power with a thumping majority. The people of Rajasthan appear to be voting to take revenge for misgovernance during last five years. They are voting to change the 'raj' (regime) keeping in mind the way crime, corruption increased in the state," says Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
VIDEO | Rajasthan elections 2023: Gourav Vallabh, Congress candidate from Udaipur assembly constituency says, "10 per cent voter turnout till 9 am is a big thing because generally, polling gathers pace after 9 am. Soon, there will be long queues outside polling booths. And if voters are excited, then this means that they will vote against the sitting MLA (Gulab Chand Kataria, BJP)."
On Rajasthan elections, BJP leader Dr Alka Gurjar says, "We are fighting this election for good governance...Today, the state government and administration are deep in corruption. For the restoration of law and order, strengthening state economy, and respect for women, I appeal to the public to vote for BJP."
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla arrives in Kota to cast his vote. He says, "From 1952 to the present time, the voting percentage has increased in every election, this has strengthened our democracy. I congratulate the Election Commission of India for conducting fair polls on such a large scale."
As per the data of the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 24.74 per cent was recorded in Rajasthan till 11 am.
Rajasthan Polls: Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Elections: A scuffle broke out at a polling booth in Churu earlier today after voting began. A polling agent alleges that he was attacked by 4-5 people there and that he suffered minor injuries.
A polling agent of a candidate died due to suspected cardiac arrest in Pali district of Rajasthan on Saturday, reported PTI.
An official said Shanti Lal, a polling agent at booth number 47 in the Sumerpur assembly constituency, collapsed at the centre. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and then to the district hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival. It is suspected he died of a heart attack, the official said, quoted PTI.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot casts his vote in Sardarpura assembly constituency.
Congress leader and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in Sardarpura: "I believe Congress will get a majority in the state. BJP is nervous as they know that they will lose in the state..."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges voters to vote for a government that is beneficial to the people and has guarantees.
In a post on X, he said, "Rajasthan will choose free treatment
✅ Rajasthan will choose cheaper gas cylinder
✅ Rajasthan will choose interest free agricultural loan
✅ Rajasthan will choose English education
✅ Rajasthan will choose OPS
✅ Rajasthan will choose caste census
Today, go out in large numbers and exercise your franchise. Elect a Congress government that is beneficial to the people and has guarantees."
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot along with his family visits his ancestral house in Sardarpura.
Rajasthan minister Dr. Bulaki Das Kalla in Bikaner says, "Congress won in Rajasthan in 1980 assembly elections, then in 1985 also the party won in the state. Like 1985, Congress will again win and repeat government in Rajasthan."
Rajasthan minister & Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas casts his vote in Jaipur.
As of 9 am, a voter turnout of 9.77 per cent has been recorded in Rajasthan.
BJP leader Vasundhara Raje says, "I also agree with him (Ashok Gehlot) that there is an undercurrent. But he will recognise the undercurrent on the 3rd (December) and the undercurrent will make it very clear that it is in favour of the BJP."
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Rajasthan Elections: State's Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta says, "There is great enthusiasm in polling parties. Around 3 lakh people have been deployed as part of polling parties...Voters are showing zeal...I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and participate in this process. Don't consider this a holiday..."
BJP MP Subhash Chandra Baheria arrives on a two-wheeler at a polling booth in Bhilwara with his wife to cast his vote.
Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat casts his vote in Jodhpur, says, "The public will vote to change the government and create new history in the state."
Former CM and BJP candidate from Jhalrapatan assembly constituency, Vasundhara Raje cast her vote at a polling booth in Jhalawar.
Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya cast his vote in Bhawanpura. He is contesting from Bagidora assembly constituency in the state
BJP MP and candidate from Vidhyadhar Nagar, Diya Kumari cast her vote at a polling station in Jaipur.
BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore casts vote, says, "Rajasthan showed the worst example of politics of hatred in last five years...Due to their selfishness, they pushed both their party and the state into a pit. This is what has happened in Congress rule. Nobody has any expectations from the Congress party, they neither have a vision nor a resolution. We care for the people of Rajasthan...Congress will get to know on 3rd December and maybe a few of them will be shocked. But the wave is in favour of BJP..."
Congress leader Sachin Pilot casts his vote at a polling booth in the Civil Lines area of Jaipur. He is contesting polls from the Tonk assembly constituency.
BJP leader Vasundhara Raje, who is contesting from the Jhalrapatan assembly constituency, offers prayers in a temple in Jhalawar
Union Minister & BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal casts his vote in Bikaner East Assembly constituency of Rajasthan.
"BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan. We can see the power of democracy here as women in large numbers have turned up to cast their vote."
Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023: Union MoS Kailash Baytu casts his vote in Balotra.
"People of Rajasthan will vote in favour of the BJP and we will win more than 150 seats," he says.
As Rajasthan votes today, BJP leader Satish Poonia says, "People of Rajasthan will vote for a double engine government so that the state and central governments work together for development."
Rajasthan elections 2023: BJP candidate from Vidhyadhar Nagar seat, Diya Kumari says, "The BJP will form the government with a full majority."
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "We are contesting (Rajasthan Assembly) elections on local issues and good governance. Some good laws were also passed (in state Assembly). However, those who came from outside (BJP leaders), they only tried to instigate people. People (of Rajasthan) are aware about this."
Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "It is a very important day. People of Rajasthan will vote today to select their new government. I am confident that the trend (in Rajasthan) will change this year as people want Congress to win."
People queue up at a polling station in Jhotwara, Jaipur as voting gets underway for the state assembly elections.
PM Narendra Modi has urged voters to turn out in maximum numbers and create a "new record".
"Voting will be held today for Rajasthan Assembly elections. I request all the voters to create a new record of voting by exercising their franchise in maximum numbers. On this occasion, my best wishes to all the young friends of the state who are going to vote for the first time," he posted on X.
Voting for 199 assembly constituencies in Rajasthan has begun.
Background
Rajasthan Election 2023 Voting Live: Hello and welcome to the Assembly Elections Live blog of ABP Live. Follow this space for all the latest news and developments on polling in Rajasthan. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to unseat the ruling Congress, which is striving to break the trend of alternate governments in the state. The voting began at 7 am and will go on till 6 pm in 199 out of 200 constituencies, with the election in Sriganganagar's Karanpur seat adjourned due to the death of the Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
The election campaign witnessed intense rhetoric, with the Congress highlighting the achievements of the Ashok Gehlot government, its schemes, and a promise of seven guarantees if the party retains power. Meanwhile, the BJP focused on issues such as crime against women, appeasement, corruption, and paper leaks.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, and several ministers are among the Congress leaders contesting the elections. In the BJP, leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore, former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, and MPs Diya Kumari, Rajyavardhan Rathore, among others, are in the fray. Gurjar leader Kirodi Singh Bainsla's son Vijay Bainsla is also contesting as a BJP candidate.
The election sees former chief secretary Niranjan Arya trying his luck in politics as a Congress candidate. The BJP has given tickets to 59 MLAs, including defected Congress MLA Girraj Singh Malinga, and the Congress has fielded 97 MLAs, including seven independents and one from BJP - Shobharani Kushwah.
The contest includes other parties like CPI (M), Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), Bharat Adiwasi Party, Bhartiya Tribal Party, Aam Aadmi Party, AIMIM, and over 40 rebels from both BJP and Congress.
Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta assured comprehensive arrangements for the election, with 36,101 polling places, 65,277 ballot units, 62,372 control units, and 67,580 VVPAT machines deployed, news agency PTI reported. A total of 2,74,846 polling personnel, including 7,960 women and 796 disabled personnel, will ensure smooth voting. Security measures involve 1,02,290 security personnel, with a significant force deployed from central paramilitary forces and armed forces of 18 other states, as per PTI.
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