RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh: Arun Singh built bonds, narratives for BJP
On March 21, BJP appointed party general secretary Arun Singh as the election in-charge of Andhra Pradesh. UP BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh was made the co in-charge for the state. There was less than two months' time available for the duo to execute the alliance coordination and make it appear like a natural alliance between the BJP, TDP and Jana Sena.
Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 years, opposition hopes deputy speaker gets elected
The position of the leader of opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha has historical significance, starting with Ram Subhag Singh becoming the first recognized LoP in 1969. The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 formally defined the term 'Leader of the Opposition' and its recognition process.
Odisha chief minister likely to be chosen in BJP Parliamentary Party meet on Friday
The BJP is set to select the chief minister of Odisha during a Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi after winning 78 seats in the 147-member state Assembly Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other MLAs are in the running. PM Modi had declared that the new CM would be a 'Bhoomiputra' an would be sworn in on June 10 at Janata Maidan.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 results: BJP short of majority, its NDA alliance likely to form government with fewer MPs
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Early trends show BJP-led NDA facing losses in strongholds like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. BJP falling below majority mark but gaining in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. Final seat prediction around 290, far from PM Modi's 400-paar expectation. The final numbers are also likely to be far short of the "400-paar" predictions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Election Results 2024: Key takeaways from the Lok Sabha polls
As the results have trickled in for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they revealed that the NDA has a lead on 295 seats while the INDIA opposition bloc gains on 235. The BJP leads with 241 seats, relying heavily on its NDA partners for a majority. Despite setbacks, BJP's vote share improves slightly. Regional parties make significant gains in various states, and the Congress shows a strong resurgence, largely attributed to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Barmer Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Congress' Ummeda Ram Beniwal leads vs independent candidate; BJP trails at No. 3
Umeeda Ram Beniwal leads in the Barmer constituency, with a significant margin of 90,467 votes against key candidates like Kailash Choudhary and Ravindra Singh Bhati, amidst a high voter turnout of 85.70%.
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Churu Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Devendra Jhajharia vs Rahul Kaswan, who is winning?
The Churu Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024 showcases a significant showdown between political families in Rajasthan, highlighting key candidates, constituency details, and cultural attractions.
Rajasthan Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to win 18-20 seats, INDIA bloc to get 7 according to TimesNow
Rajasthan will hold elections in two phases to elect 25 Members of Parliament. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 24 seats, and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party secured one. This year's election features many prominent candidates competing across the state. The exit polls will be announced after the last phase of voting ends. Traditionally, the contest in Rajasthan has been between the BJP and Congress, with a mix of seasoned politicians and new faces vying for seats. Key battlegrounds include Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer.
LS polls: Over 58,000 voters opt for home voting option in Rajasthan
Over 58,000 Rajasthani voters have opted for home voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, with 35,542 people registered for the first phase. The list of registered home voters will be shared with all recognized political parties and candidates by April 1. Special polling teams will be formed to conduct home voting, and their training will be completed by April 4.
Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath as Rajasthan's Chief Minister today
Bhajan Lal Swearing-in Ceremony: Bhajan Lal Sharma, set to become Rajasthan's chief minister, along with deputy chief ministers Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, will be sworn in at Jaipur on Friday. Governor Kalraj Mishra will administer the oath to the elected leaders in a ceremony at Albert Hall, attended by top political dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J P Nadda, union ministers, and various state chief ministers.
BJP MPs elected to Rajasthan assembly may quit; Party discusses CMs
BJP sources said the party might ask all four MPs from Rajasthan elected to the assembly to resign their Parliament membership. However, it is not certain if any of them would become CM. Out of the seven MPs, including one from the Rajya Sabha who contested, three lost elections. Diya Kumari, Mahant Balaknath, Rajyavardhan Rathore and Rajya Sabha MP Kirori Lal Meena had won the assembly polls.
Rajasthan Election 2023 Winner List: Who won and who lost
Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023 Full Winner List: No government in Rajasthan has been re-elected for a second term since 1998. The state has been consistently going back and forth between the BJP and the Congress.
Rajasthan polls make history as Speaker, Leader of Opposition, deputy lose
Once again, the trend of changing governments every five years has continued in Rajasthan as the BJP has gained majority in this Assembly election. According to the Election Commission, the BJP won 115 seats and the Congress won 69 seats, while other candidates won 15 seats. Accepting defeat, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has submitted his resignation to the Governor.
Rajasthan assembly elections: BJP returns to power, surges ahead of Congress
Rajasthan election updates: In the Rajasthan assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged ahead with a lead in nearly 100 seats, crossing the halfway mark, while the Congress was ahead in 77 seats, as per early Election Commission trends. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress ministers led, while BJP rebels, including Yoonus Khan, were among the independent candidates leading.
Rajasthan polls: BJP's Rajyavardhan Rathore wins from Jhotwara with margin of 50,000 votes
The 53-year-old former Union minister secured 1,47,913 votes and defeated his nearest rival Abhishek Choudhary of the Congress. BJP rebel Ashu Singh Surpura, who contested as an independent candidate, stood in the third position with 55,159 votes. Rathore is a national spokesperson of the BJP. Before entering politics in September 2013, the ace shooter and former Olympic silver medallist served in the Army for 23 years. He took voluntary retirement in 2013.
Jhalrapatan Election Result 2023: Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje wins the seat, yet again
Jhalrapatan Rajasthan Election Result 2023 Latest News: Counting for the 199-member assembly seats in Rajasthan began, revealing that former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje won in Jhalrapatan. Raje, contesting from Jhalrapatan, faces a challenging situation, with the BJP not projecting her as the party's lead or potential CM candidate in this election.
Assembly election results today: Stage set for counting in 4 states; parties face crucial test ahead of LS elections
All eyes are on the outcome of the fiercely contested electoral battle in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. The counting of votes in these states will start tomorrow at 8am. These elections are crucial for the Congress and the BJP as the results will set the tone for the Lok Sabha elections next year. The exit polls predict that the Congress may win in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, while the BJP may win in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Rajasthan: Congress, BJP reach out to independents, smaller parties
Nearly 40 rebels from both parties have contested elections after being denied tickets and have put up a tough fight. With several exit polls predicting a tight race between the BJP and the Congress, MLAs from this group could play a crucial role. Sources in the two parties said preparations have been made at different levels to ensure that independent and rebel candidates who win elections are brought to their fold in case of a split verdict.
People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress government and its loot: Anurag Thakur
Further reacting to Congress' claims of forming the government, Thakur said, "Claims and false promises are their old habits. Five years ago, Rahul Gandhi made promises in Rajasthan that were not fulfilled. Congress has been unmasked and only the results are to be revealed tomorrow. BJP will form the government."
Rajasthan Exit Poll Results 2023: Most surveys predict a win for BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seen getting more than 100 seats in the just concluded assembly election. Polls for 199 assembly seats out of 200 Rajasthan assembly seats were held earlier this November 25, 2023. Results will be declared on December 3. However, on several occasions, the exit poll predictions have proved wrong.
Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Key constituencies and contestants to watch out
Sardarpura is on the list of key constituencies as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has won this seat since 1998. The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Mahendra Singh Rathore from the Congress' bastion. While from Jhalarapatan, the BJP candidate and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is contesting again from the seat which she has been winning since 2003.
Rajasthan assembly elections: Polling begins for 199 seats
Rajasthan has a total of 200 assembly seats but polling will be held on 199 seats as election in Karanpur seat of Sriganganagar district was postponed following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar. There are 5,25,38,105 voters in the 199 assembly constituencies.
Rajasthan assembly election: 21 Shekhawati seats majorly Jat-driven
While a keen contest is on in the region, spread across the districts of Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu and Neem Ka Thana, the Congress stays comfortable in constituencies where Muslim voters are a decisive factor. The state's ruling party had won 15 seats in the region in the 2018 assembly polls.
Rajasthan assembly elections: These 10 hot seats have turned into high-stakes battles
While the BJP is confident of winning the state elections, the Congress is leaving no stone unturned to retain power. That has led to close contests on many seats. Below are 10 of the Rajasthan constituencies where stakes have gone up due to fierce fights and strong claims to voter support.
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