“Congress looted people in Chhattisgarh, they replied today”: BJP’s Nitin Nabin 02:03 PM, Dec 03, 2023
According to the latest Election Commission trends, BJP co-in-charge in the state, Nitin Nabin, took a swipe at the ruling Congress party, branding it as corrupt. Nitin Nabin asserted, “BJP will form the government with a clear majority in Chhattisgarh. The Congress government did the work of looting the people of the state, and the people have replied to this today.”
BJP leading in 54 seats 12:38 PM, Dec 03, 2023
The Congress party faces a setback in the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls amid allegations against Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel related to the Mahadev betting app. The BJP has surged past the halfway mark of 46 in the 90-member assembly, with Prime Minister Modi, a star campaigner, focusing on corruption and job scams during the campaign. The latest Election Commission trends show the BJP leading in 54 seats, while Congress trails with 35, marking a significant turning point in the state’s political landscape.
BJP Takes Lead on 23 Seats in Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections; Congress Close Behind 10:02, Dec 03, 2023
In the early hours of counting in Chhattisgarh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken the lead on 23 seats, while Congress is closely trailing with leads on 18 seats, according to the latest data from the Election Commission of India. Notable Congress leads include constituencies like Mohal-Manpur, Bijapur, and Patan, where Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel is leading. Meanwhile, the BJP is ahead in constituencies such as Konta, Narayanpur, and Raipur City South. The halfway mark for the 90-member assembly is 46 seats. These assembly poll results are being closely watched as a precursor to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Congress Leading in Six Seats, BJP on Five, 09:43 AM, Dec 03, 2023
Initial trends in Chhattisgarh reveal the Congress Party leading on six assembly seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead on five, according to data from the Election Commission of India. Congress candidates, including Phoolsingh Rathiya and Umesh Patel, are in the lead, while BJP’s Kedar Kashyap leads in Narayanpur. The halfway mark for the 90-member assembly is 46. These state assembly results are seen as a crucial indicator ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Vote Counting Begins Across 90 Seats 08:14 AM, Dec 03, 2023
Amid tight security, the counting of votes for Chhattisgarh assembly elections, conducted in two phases, began on Sunday at 8 am. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and BJP leader, Raman Singh, expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a clear majority, predicting 42-55 seats out of the 90-member assembly. The results of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana are seen as a precursor to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The fate of 1181 candidates will be unveiled as counting progresses, with the halfway mark set at 46 seats in Chhattisgarh.