Polling for 199 out of Rajasthan’s 200 seats will take place today from 7 am to 6 pm. However, the election in Sriganganagar’s Karanpur seat has been suspended due to the unfortunate death of Congress candidate and incumbent MLA Gurmeet Singh Koonar. A total of 1,862 candidates are contesting the elections, and there are approximately 5.25 crore voters. Among them, 1.71 crore voters are between the ages of 18 and 30, and 22.61 lakh are new voters from the 18-19 age group.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded seven MPs, including Rajyavardhan Rathore, Diya Kumari, and Kirodi Lal Meena, for the Assembly elections. Some of these MPs are contesting seats that could have otherwise been given to Vasundhara Raje loyalists. Stay tuned for live updates on the Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023 on NDTV. Turn on notifications to receive alerts as the story develops.
Former BJP Chief Minister Clicks A Photo At The Polling Station’s Selfie Point In Jhalwar
Watch: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Greeted As He Walks To The Polling Station
#WATCH | Locals greet Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as he walks to the polling station in Sardarpura assembly constituency pic.twitter.com/7d3JGNONnO- ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Rajasthan Election Live Updates: 9.77% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 9:30 am, Says Election Commission
Voting In Rajasthan Underway, Eyes On Key Constituencies, Candidates
As the polling began in Rajasthan, all eyes will be on the key constituencies of Sardarpura, Tonk, Jhalarapatan, Nathdwara, Jhunjhunu, Jhotwara, and Churu among others.
Sardarpura is considered a crucial constituency as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has been winning this seat since 1998. The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Mahendra Singh Rathore from the Congress’ stronghold.
Jhalarapatan is another important constituency where the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is contesting. She has been winning this seat since 2003.
“Lotus Will Bloom In Rajasthan”: BJP’s Vasundhara Raje
Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge victorious in the assembly elections in Rajasthan. She believes that the “lotus will bloom” when the votes are counted on December 3. Responding to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s remark about an “undercurrent,” Raje agreed and stated that there is indeed an undercurrent in favor of the BJP. She called upon all voters, especially new voters, to cast their votes as it will be important for the prime minister and the nation.
“No Anti-Incumbency” In Rajasthan, We’ll Form Government Again: Ashok Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot stated that there is no anti-incumbency against the Congress party, and he believes that the party will form the government in the state once again. He mentioned that there seems to be an undercurrent in favor of the Congress, and the government is likely to be repeated. Gehlot attributed the Congress’ success to their focus on development issues, while criticizing BJP leaders for using provocative language. He expressed confidence that the public has understood and that the Congress government will come back.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Casts Her Vote
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | Former CM and BJP candidate from Jhalrapatan assembly constituency, Vasundhara Raje cast her vote at a polling booth in Jhalawar. pic.twitter.com/LzapJjKZsq- ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Voting In Rajasthan Underway, Eye On Several Key Seats
“I Request All The Voters To Create A New Record Of Voting”: PM Modi
Rajasthan Election Live Updates: Voters in Rajasthan have not given any government a second term since 1993, and the BJP is hoping to take advantage of this trend as well as Prime Minister Modi’s popularity to return to power. Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who is considered the party’s most popular leader in Rajasthan, has not been declared the chief ministerial face. We are waiting for responses to load…
