Voting began in 199 out of 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan on Saturday after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties including the ruling Congress and BJP.
Elections in the Karanpur constituency were adjourned due to the passing of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
The polling began at 7 am and voters can cast their ballots until 6 pm.
Prominent candidates in the fray include 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.
(With inputs from ANI)
According to Election Commission of India, the approximate vote turn out stands at 68.24 percent till 5 pm.
68.24% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 5pm, as per Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/IB63KsGvQt
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Huge enthusiam was seen among people to celebrate the chance to vote. PVTG voters cast their vote, to shape the future in the ongoing Rajasthan Assembly Elections.
Empowered and Enthused !
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 25, 2023
PVTG voters cast their vote, shaping the future in the ongoing Rajasthan Assembly Elections.#ECI #GoVote #IVote4Sure #AssemblyElections2023 #RajasthanAssemblyElection2023 pic.twitter.com/fllAG8092M
Go Vote !
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 25, 2023
Join the celebration of ongoing "Loktantra ro rangilo tyohar" - where the enthusiasm of voters paint the canvas of our democracy.#ECI #AssemblyElections2023 #RajasthanElections2023 #GoVote #IVote4Sure pic.twitter.com/4XKMsu21T8
Heavy security has been deployed following stone pelting in Sikar.
According to Fathepur DSP Ramprasad,"There has been stone pelting among some people after a verbal clash. Some people have been disbursed, and some people have been detained. We will take strict action. The polling is underway but this place (of clashes) is away from the polling booth. There is no hindrance to voting... Those who have not cast their vote yet should go and vote. Security would be provided for everyone."
#WATCH | Rajasthan Assembly elections: On Stone pelting in Sikar, Fathepur DSP Ramprasad says, "There has been stone pelting among some people after a verbal clash. Some people have been disbursed, and some people have been detained. We will take strict action. The polling is… pic.twitter.com/wpdpHPsaxf
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot's wife Himanshi Gehlot while speaking to media persons asserted that the women of the state have faith that the policies announced by Gehlot government will get fulfilled.
#WATCH | Jodhpur: On Rajasthan Assembly elections, Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot's wife Himanshi Gehlot says, "Whenever Ashok Gehlot government is formed all his policies have reached the people...The women have faith that the policies will reach them & that they are not a… pic.twitter.com/RIwdPZteE1
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
55.63% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 3pm, as per Election Commission of India.
55.63% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 3pm, as per Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/WHql8aFbRM
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Vasundhara Raje took jibe on Rahul Gandhi for his remarks targeting PM Modi. She said, "I don't think that any person, particularly if he/she is in the political sphere should use such a language. New voters are watching what their leaders are doing."
VIDEO | "I don't think that any person, particularly if he/she is in the political sphere should use such a language. New voters are watching what their leaders are doing," says BJP leader and former Rajasthan CM @VasundharaBJP on Rahul Gandhi's remarks targeting PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/WY3sezqgyR
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 25, 2023
While speaking about the tough fight between Congress and BJP in the ongoing Assembly elections in Rajastha, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "There is no anti-incumbency wave against CM Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan. People are seeing that there is infighting in the BJP. There is no clarity of leadership in the BJP. I think people will create history and (Congress) government will be repeated in Rajasthan...."
#WATCH | Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "There is no anti-incumbency wave against CM Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan. People are seeing that there is infighting in the BJP. There is no clarity of leadership in the BJP. I think people will create history and… pic.twitter.com/UUkbKcbt8S
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
In the ongoing assembly polls in Rajasthan, state DGP Umesh Mishra and Chief Secretary Usha Sharma cast their vote at a polling booth in Jaipur.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra and Rajasthan Chief Secretary Usha Sharma cast their vote at a polling booth in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/XdTyjModmN
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
40.27% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 1pm, as per Election Commission of India.
The voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 1 pm is 40.27 percent, with the highest voter turnout recorded in Dholpur (46.30%), Baran (45.75%), Jhalawar (45.38%), and Jaisalmer (45.13%)
40.27% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 1pm, as per Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/4B1TD7vIx0
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Marking to a new beginning, a voter fulfills his responsibility towards democracy on his wedding day.
To new beginnings!
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 25, 2023
Voter before a Bridegroom - A voter fulfills his responsibility towards democracy on his wedding day.#ECI #AssemblyElections2023 #RajasthanElection2023 #GoVote #IVote4Sure pic.twitter.com/Po5y5fzUrB
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla speaking about the ongoing Assembly Elections in Rajasthan said, "Today, voters of the state have the opportunity to liberate the state from misgovernance..."
#WATCH | BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "This is not just a day of voting in Rajasthan but also the day of the liberation of the state - liberation from the people who took the guarantee of making Rajasthan number 1 in rape and crimes against women, liberation from the… pic.twitter.com/5SJherpA0M
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra who is contesting from Laxmangarh assembly seat, casts his vote in Sikar.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra casts his vote in Sikar
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
He is contesting from Laxmangarh assembly seat#RajasthanAssemblyElection2023 pic.twitter.com/K4F6nqLCQw
While speaking to media persons, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Kota said, "People are taking active participation in this festival of democracy. Every voter should exercise his right to vote to express her/her views."
#WATCH | "People are taking active participation in this festival of democracy. Every voter should exercise his right to vote to express her/her views," says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Kota, Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/wP9GDaxgJi
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
BJP on Saturday has posted a written complaint to the Election Commission of India over a tweet by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted today, requesting that the social media platform X (previously Twitter) and its functionaries be directed to immediately suspend his account and remove the aforestated "offending contents with immediate effect."
BJP writes to the Election Commission of India over a tweet by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted today, requesting that the social media platform "X" and its functionaries be directed to immediately suspend his account and remove the aforestated "offending contents with immediate… pic.twitter.com/t4YdjvB4eb
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Congress candidate from Tonk, Sachin Pilot while speaking to ANI said, "Robust voting underway in the state. For the past 10 years, there has been a BJP govt at the Centre. People are seeing unemployment and inflation. People want change. Congress will benefit from it."
#WATCH | On ongoing polling in Rajasthan today, Congress candidate from Tonk, Sachin Pilot says, "Robust voting underway in the state. For the past 10 years, there has been a BJP govt at the Centre. People are seeing unemployment and inflation. People want change. Congress will… pic.twitter.com/uwYASiaK7P
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Third Gender voters waiting for their turn to vote at Vallabh bari
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 25, 2023
Kota in ongoing #RajasthanAssemblyElection2023 .
ECI is committed to ensure that our elections are inclusive & participatory
#IVote4Sure#GoVote pic.twitter.com/YX74iAzGCi
Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 24.74 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 11 am, the Election Commission informed.
Voting began at 7 am on Saturday after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties, including the ruling Congress and BJP.
However, polling for the Karanpur assembly constituency was adjourned following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
Voters, who lined up outside their booths as the polling process got underway on Saturday, can cast their votes until 6 pm.
According to the sources, Rajasthan's voter turnout till 11 am was 24.74 per cent. It was the highest in Dholpur (30.25%), Hanumangarh (29.16%), Baran (28.91%), and Ganganagar (28.22%). Whereas, the lowest turnout was in in Udaipur (21.07%), Rajsamand (21.98%), Jodhpur (22.58%), and Dungarpur (22.82%).
24.74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 11am, as per Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/61Fjbf6KpN
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/FTi0FrV5yU
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday saying his speeches "lack substance."
Gehlot also exuded confidence in Congress's victory, saying that the Congress government will return to power in the state.
Voting for the 199-member assembly constituency is currently underway in Rajasthan.
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at the Sardarpur assembly constituency, Gehlot said, " There is no substance in Modi ji's speeches. This is the state assembly election. This is not Modi Ji's election. We will stay here. We will talk about development."
"Congress will repeat government in Rajasthan...After today, they (the BJP) will not be visible from now on, and the results will be declared. They will next come after five years".
During the ongoing assembly elections for 199 Assembly seats in Rajasthan, BJP president for the state, CP Joshi, made a subtle jibe at the Congress government by declaring that every vote will be for justice over injustice and good governance over "terrorism."
After casting his ballot on Saturday, the BJP state president told reporters he was sure the party will win back control of Rajasthan and that the incumbent Congress would be destroyed on December 3, the day of counting.
During his campaign stops in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had charged the Ashok Gehlot administration of being indifferent to 'terrorism' and ignoring 'riots' when they occurred.
He also hauled the Gehlot government over the coals over the rising incidents of crime against women in the state.
After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that "Congress will repeat government in Rajasthan...After today, they(BJP) will not be visible."
#WATCH | After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "Congress will repeat government in Rajasthan...After today, they(BJP) will not be visible." pic.twitter.com/AxwJRhg2FI
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Former Congress MP and party's candidate from Siwana, Manvendra Singh and his wife Chitra Singh cast their votes at a polling booth in Mewa Nagar, Barmer.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | Former Congress MP and party's candidate from Siwana, Manvendra Singh and his wife Chitra Singh cast their votes at a polling booth in Mewa Nagar, Barmer. pic.twitter.com/iNr89asEDv
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
A scuffle broke out at a polling booth in Sardarshahar assembly constituency. According to the sources, Councillor representative Asif Khokhar alleged that he was assaulted by around five to seven people.
As per reports, heavy police force arrived at the 'Rajkiya Anjuman Vidyalaya' polling booth after receiving information about the fight.
#WATCH | Rajasthan minister & Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas casts his vote in Jaipur pic.twitter.com/kjZz7UGaOB
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas casts his vote in Jaipur. While speaking to ANI, Khachariyawas appealed people to vote.
#WATCH | Rajasthan minister & Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas in Jaipur, says, "I appeal to everyone to cast their vote." pic.twitter.com/Yndf1t4jAC
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Locals greet Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as he walks to the polling station in Sardarpur assembly constituency.
#WATCH | Locals greet Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as he walks to the polling station in Sardarpur assembly constituency pic.twitter.com/N9xcgEbUy3
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Congress leader and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in Sardarpura. “I believe Congress will get a majority in the state. BJP is nervous as they know that they will lose in the state...,” he said while speaking to media persons after casting his vote.
#WATCH | Congress leader and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in Sardarpura
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
"I believe Congress will get a majority in the state. BJP is nervous as they know that they will lose in the state..." pic.twitter.com/ScGlFi13Ln
Rajasthan minister Dr Bulaki Das Kalla in Bikaner said, "Congress won in Rajasthan in 1980 assembly elections, then in 1985 also the party won in the state. Like 1985, Congress will again win and repeat government in Rajasthan."
#WATCH | Rajasthan minister Dr. Bulaki Das Kalla in Bikaner says, "Congress won in Rajasthan in 1980 assembly elections, then in 1985 also the party won in the state. Like 1985, Congress will again win and repeat government in Rajasthan." pic.twitter.com/BCpe3fLMRk
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 9.77 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 9.30 am, the Election Commission informed.
Voting began at 7 am on Saturday after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties, including the ruling Congress and BJP.
However, polling for the Karanpur assembly constituency was adjourned following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
Voters, who lined up outside their booths as the polling process got underway on Saturday, can cast their votes until 6 pm.
Adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful and fair election; the polling officials informed earlier.
A total of 1,02,290 security personnels have been deployed to ensure peaceful voting, an official said.
As many as 69,114 police personnel, 32,876 Rajasthan Home Guard, Forest Guard, and RAC personnel, and 700 companies of CAPF have also been deployed to ensure free and fair polling, he added.
State's Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta says, "There is great enthusiasm in polling parties. Around 3 lakh people have been deployed as part of polling parties...Voters are showing zeal...I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and participate in this process. Don't consider this a holiday..."
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | State's Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta says, "There is great enthusiasm in polling parties. Around 3 lakh people have been deployed as part of polling parties...Voters are showing zeal...I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and… pic.twitter.com/T1F690n9df
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after casting his vote in Bikaner on Saturday claimed that the BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan where polling for the 199-member assembly began on Saturday morning.
Speaking to ANI after casting his vote in Bikaner East Assembly constituency of the state, the BJP leader said, "BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan".
"We can see the power of democracy here as women have turned up in large numbers to cast their vote," the BJP leader said.
वोट डालने पहुंचे अर्जुन राम मेघवाल #arjunrammeghwal #RajasthanElection2023 #BJPrajasthan #RajasthanAssemblyElection2023 #Congress #IndiaKaElection pic.twitter.com/QzpRAj6G5m
— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) November 25, 2023
Congress leader Sachin Pilot after casting his vote in Jaipur says, "I hope people will use their right to vote today. I hope the public will make the right decision by looking at our vision for the state for the next 5 years. I think Congress will form the government again with a comfortable majority. People want to change the tradition (to change government alternatively). Public's sentiment is with the Congress."
#WATCH | Congress leader Sachin Pilot after casting his vote in Jaipur says, "I hope people will use their right to vote today. I hope the public will make the right decision by looking at our vision for the state for the next 5 years. I think Congress will form the government… pic.twitter.com/c4rxZS50ex
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
State BJP chief and MP CP Joshi arrives at a polling booth in Chittorgarh to cast his vote.
While speaking to media persons, Joshi said, "This is the festival of democracy. Every voter should exercise their franchise. Every vote is a symbol of truth, justice, harmony and good governance. With this vote good governance or terrorism comes, truth or lie comes, justice or injustice comes. So, every individual should exercise their right to vote...It seems clear that BJP will come and Congress will go..."
#WATCH | C.P. Joshi says, "This is the festival of democracy. Every voter should exercise their franchise. Every vote is a symbol of truth, justice, harmony and good governance. With this vote good governance or terrorism comes, truth or lie comes, justice or injustice comes. So,… pic.twitter.com/GAI1M3avkm
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
On Rajasthan Assembly elections, former CM & BJP leader Vasundhara Raje Scindia in Jhalawar says, "I request everyone, especially the first-time voters, to cast their vote."
#WATCH | On Rajasthan Assembly elections, former CM & BJP leader Vasundhara Raje Scindia in Jhalawar says, "I request everyone, especially the first-time voters, to cast their vote." pic.twitter.com/3g1ICQyaRZ
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Baba Balak Nath said, "It feels great. There is great enthusiasm among people. Citizens of India are 'Bharat Bhagyavidhata'. People of Rajasthan will vote for BJP which is dedicated to development, good governance and law & order of the state...People were waiting for the day when they could oust these liars and bring a BJP government back to power in the state..."
#WATCH | Baba Balak Nath says, "It feels great. There is great enthusiasm among people. Citizens of India are 'Bharat Bhagyavidhata'. People of Rajasthan will vote for BJP which is dedicated to development, good governance and law & order of the state...People were waiting for… https://t.co/Pxlv05OhOT pic.twitter.com/0uRSpfqBSW
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
While speaking to media persons in Rajasthan, Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "We need to ensure 100% voting. The voters of the state need to vote keeping in mind how Rajasthan can become the growth engine for making India a developed nation."
#WATCH | On polling day in Rajasthan, Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says, "We need to ensure 100% voting. The voters of the state need to vote keeping in mind how Rajasthan can become the growth engine for making India a developed nation." pic.twitter.com/iaW1tgKZOF
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
#RajasthanAssemblyElection2023 | Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with his family after casting vote in Jodhpur pic.twitter.com/vzC4nMYaLA
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
BJP candidate from Tijara, Baba Balak Nath casted his vote at a polling booth in Alwar.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | BJP candidate from Tijara, Baba Balak Nath cast his vote at a polling booth in Alwar. pic.twitter.com/SPOpXDRgvY
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Union Minister & BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal casts his vote in Bikaner East Assembly constituency of Rajasthan
"BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan. We can see the power of democracy here as women in large numbers have turned up to cast their vote."
#WATCH | Union Minister & BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal casts his vote in Bikaner East Assembly constituency of Rajasthan
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
"BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan. We can see the power of democracy here as women in large numbers have turned up to cast their vote." pic.twitter.com/obsyRNPS6w
BJP MP and candidate from Jhotwara Assembly constituency, Rajyavardhan Rathore casts his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Elections | BJP MP and candidate from Jhotwara Assembly constituency, Rajyavardhan Rathore casts his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/qJL19HrFEL
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat arrives at a polling centre in Jodhpur to cast his vote in Rajasthan Assembly elections.
#WATCH | Union Minister & BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat arrives at a polling centre in Jodhpur to cast his vote in Rajasthan Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/b5Rvt5Syri
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
Former CM and BJP candidate from Jhalrapatan assembly constituency, Vasundhara Raje cast her vote at a polling booth in Jhalawar. Before heading to cast her vote, she offered her prayers in a temple in Jhalawar before casting 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
#WATCH | BJP leader Vasundhara Raje, who is contesting from the Jhalrapatan assembly constituency, offers prayers in a temple in Jhalawar pic.twitter.com/jVB5laDYp3
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2023
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