Assembly Elections 2023: Over 70 percent voter turnout in MP, Chhattisgarh as polling concluded

Assembly Elections 2023: According to Election Commission data, the democratic spirit soared high in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, which saw excellent voter turnouts of 74% and 70.60%, respectively.

On December 3, the electoral fates of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, as well as Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram, will be revealed, magnifying the political pulse in these states.

Madhya Pradesh Records Resounding 74.31% Polling

In a high-stakes electoral faceoff in Madhya Pradesh, all eyes are on the resounding 74.31% voter turnout as polling concluded on Friday. The political arena is ablaze with the Congress and the BJP vying for victory in this pivotal Hindi heartland state.

Key Insights from Madhya Pradesh Elections:

• Overall Voter Turnout: 74.31%
• Highest Turnout: Sailana constituency in Ratlam, boasting an impressive 85.49%
• Other Notable Turnouts: Khilchipur Rajgarh (84.17%), Seoni's Barghat (84.16%), Neemuch (81.19%), and Shajapur (80.95%).

Chhattisgarh's Robust Democracy Sees 70.60% Voter Participation

Chhattisgarh, embroiled in the second phase of assembly polls with 70 seats at stake, witnessed a commendable 70.60% voter turnout. This follows the initial phase on November 7, where polling occurred for 20 seats.

Key Statistics from Chhattisgarh Elections:

• Overall Turnout: 70.60%
• Turnout Till 3 PM: 55.31%
• Special Voting Timing: 8 am to 5 pm (7 am to 3 pm in Naxal-affected Bindranawagarh seat, Rajim district).

Incidents Amidst the Democratic Exercise

While the democratic process unfolded smoothly, unfortunate incidents marked the landscape.

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan lost his life in an IED blast by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband, underscoring the challenges faced in Naxal-affected regions.

Simultaneously, in Bijapur district, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel rescued a villager injured in another IED blast by Maoists.

Anticipation Builds for Counting Day

As the electoral dust settles, attention now turns to the impending verdict. The assembly polls, a prelude to the Lok Sabha elections by six months, hold critical significance for both the BJP and Congress.

Key Figures Awaiting Electoral Fate:

Madhya Pradesh:

• Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
• Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Patel, Faggan Singh Kulaste
• Former Congress Chief Minister Kamal Nath

Chhattisgarh:

• Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
• Assembly Speaker Charandas Mahant
• Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo
• Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu
• BJP state president Arun Sao
• Leader of Opposition Narayan Chandel

Final Verdict on December 3

The culmination of votes in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, along with those in Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram, will unfold on December 3. The political contours of these states will be reshaped, setting the tone for future narratives.

(With ANI Inputs)