Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results

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The process for selecting the Chief Minister in Chhattisgarh has commenced, with senior BJP leaders taking charge. Om Mathur, who oversaw election affairs for the BJP in Chhattisgarh, along with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia and BJP National General Secretary Nitin Naveen, are set to arrive in Raipur this evening to initiate the selection process. The development marks a significant step in the post-election procedures as the party works towards determining the leadership in Chhattisgarh.

In the latest election update, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerges as the frontrunner with 54 seats, comprising 25 won and 29 leading. The Indian National Congress (INC) follows with a total of 36 seats, including 17 won and 19 leading. The overall tally stands at 90 seats, with 42 won and 48 leading out of the total contested. The ongoing count will determine the final composition of the legislative assembly.

Chhattisgarh: As the sun rises on a crucial day for Chhattisgarh, the Election Commission of India has set the stage for the much-anticipated counting of votes in the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and tension as security personnel maintain a vigilant watch over counting centers spread across the state's 33 districts.

Having unfolded in two phases on 7th and 17th November, the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections saw a spirited battle featuring candidates from prominent political players such as the Congress, BJP, BSP, and others. The exit polls, unveiled just days ago, suggest a neck-and-neck competition, primarily between the ruling Congress and the BJP, with a slight advantage seemingly tilting towards the Congress.

In this live blog, we will bring you real-time updates, insights, and analysis as the electoral drama unfolds. Stay tuned for a gripping account of the unfolding political narrative in Chhattisgarh!

LIVE NEWS UPDATE

03 Dec 2023, 16:06 PM IST: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister, T. S. Singh Deo, loses his seat by 240 votes.

03 Dec 2023, 16:06 PM IST: Congress' First Reaction On Poll Trends: We will introspect and review these results, says Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha

03 Dec 2023, 12:59 PM IST: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is leading from Patan.

03 Dec 2023, 12:57 PM IST: Bhupesh Baghel has been very steady and delivered on many fronts. So it comes as a nasty surprise, says Congress' Renuka Chowdhury.

03 Dec 2023, 12:50 PM IST: BJP takes lead over Congress in Chhattisgarh, crosses halfway mark.

03 Dec 2023, 12:40 PM IST: BJP leading with 53 seats, Congress trailing with 36, as per the Election Commission trends.

03 Dec 2023, 12:15 PM IST: BJP leader Raman Singh said that people of Chhattisgarh have a lot of faith in PM Narendra Modi.

03 Dec 2023, 11:05 AM IST: BJP leading with 46 seats, Congress trailing with 40, as per the Election Commission trends.

03 Dec 2023, 11:05 AM IST: Key constituencies poised to capture significant attention:

Patan: The electoral battle in Patan intensifies as Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel faces off against his nephew, Lok Sabha MP Vijay Baghel.

Ambikapur: Deputy Chief Minister T S Singh Deo is in a crucial contest, making Ambikapur a seat to closely monitor.

Kawardha: The spotlight is on Kawardha, where Mohammad Akbar, who secured a remarkable victory in 2018, is challenged by Vijay Sharma. Sharma, implicated in the 2021 communal violence in Kawardha, currently leads the race.

Lormi: Arun Sao, Member of Parliament and BJP's state in-charge, aims to secure victory in this strategically significant constituency.

Rajnandgaon: Former three-time Chief Minister Raman Singh seeks to reclaim power in Rajnandgaon, adding to the electoral intrigue.

Bharatpur-Sonar: Union Minister Renuka Singh, representing the BJP, emerges as a prominent candidate in this constituency, adding to the electoral dynamics.

Chitrakot: PCC Chief and Bastar Lok Sabha MP, Deepak Baij, become a pivotal figure in the Chitrakot electoral landscape.

Kondagaon: The battle in Kondagaon features Mohan Markam, the former PCC Chief and Minister, striving to secure victory after a narrow margin in the previous election.

Narayanpur: The contentious issue of conversion takes center stage in Narayanpur, where former minister Kedar Kashyap from the BJP seeks a comeback after a close defeat.

03 Dec 2023, 10:15 AM IST: BJP leading with 36 seats, Congress trailing with 31, as per the Election Commission trends.

03 Dec 2023, 10:30 AM IST: Congress defeating BRS is huge. In Chhattisgarh, our showing despite BJP trying every dirty trick is big. In Rajasthan, this is our best performance. Congress' Supriya Shrinate On Trends

03 Dec 2023, 10:15 AM IST: BJP leading with 28 seats, Congress trailing with 25, as per the Election Commission trends.

03 Dec 2023, 10:05 AM IST: Workers from Lalu Yadav's party come all the way from Bihar to Congress party headquarters in Raipur with fish and sweets

03 Dec 2023, 10:00 AM IST: I am confident we will cross the halfway mark in Chhattisgarh, says BJP spokesperson RP Singh.

03 Dec 2023, 08:00 AM IST: "Today is the day of mandate. Salute to Janata Janardan. Best wishes to all the candidates," said, Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh CM.

03 Dec 2023, 06:00 AM IST: Exit Polls suggest a closely contested battle between the Congress and BJP, with the ruling party holding a slight advantage.

According to the India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll, the BJP is projected to secure 36-40 seats, while the Congress is expected to win 40-50 seats. The remaining 1-5 seats are predicted to be claimed by other parties, making a total of 90 seats.

In the C-Voter Exit Poll, the BJP is anticipated to secure 36-38 seats, while the Congress is projected to win a higher range of 41-53 seats. Other parties may secure 0-4 seats.

The Republic TV-Matrize Exit Poll suggests a range of 44-52 seats for the Congress and 34-42 seats for the BJP, with other parties potentially claiming 0-2 seats.

TV 9 Bharatvarsh-Polstrat Exit Poll indicates a competitive scenario with the Congress projected to win 40-50 seats, the BJP securing 35-45 seats, and other parties potentially claiming 0-3 seats.