Rajasthan BJP Chief CP Joshi: ‘Lotus will Bloom’

As Rajasthan undertakes polling for 199 Assembly seats, BJP’s state chief CP Joshi criticized the Congress government, asserting that every vote cast signifies support for good governance over ‘terrorism’ and justice over injustice. Following his vote on Saturday, Joshi expressed confidence in the BJP’s return to power, with the fate of the ruling Congress to be determined on December 3.

During campaign visits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Ashok Gehlot government of inadequately addressing ‘terrorism’ and turning a blind eye to ‘riots.’ He also criticized the government for the rising incidents of crime against women in the state.

Joshi, speaking after casting his vote in Chittorgarh, emphasized, “This is a festival of democracy, and I would urge every single registered voter to exercise their franchise. Every vote cast today will stand for truth, justice, harmony, and good governance.”

He added, “Every vote will represent good governance over terrorism, truth over falsehood, and justice over injustice. So, every individual should come out and vote,” Addressing the BJP’s chances of unseating the Gehlot regime, the state president stated, “The BJP is well on course to return to power in Rajasthan. The lotus will bloom, and the Congress will be defeated.”

The ongoing election features prominent candidates, including Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, former CM Vasundhara Raje, former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot, Congress national spokesperson Gourav Vallabh, Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, Vishwaraj Singh Mewar, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi, and Rajasthan LoP Rajendra Rathore.

Despite attempts to pacify rebel candidates from both the BJP and Congress, around 45 such candidates remain in the electoral contest. Voting commenced for 199 seats on Saturday, with polling adjourned in the Karanpur constituency due to the unfortunate demise of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.

Voters, queuing up early, have the opportunity to cast their votes until 6 pm. Adequate security measures have been implemented for a peaceful and fair electoral process, according to a poll official.

Results, scheduled for December 3, will reveal whether the Congress retains power or if the BJP successfully forms the government. In the 2018 polls, the Congress secured 99 seats, while the BJP claimed 73. Gehlot assumed the CM position with the support of BSP MLAs and Independents.