India Daily Maha Exit Poll 2023: Congress leads in a nail-biting contest in Chhattisgarh

Congress is anticipated to secure 40-50 seats, with the BJP closely trailing with a prediction of 35-45 seats out of the total 90 Assembly seats in the state.

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India Daily Maha Exit Poll 2023: In the aftermath of the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023, the Exit Poll Results have illuminated the political landscape, showcasing a neck-and-neck battle between the ruling Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The fate of major political players, alongside the aspirations of independent candidates, now hinges on the voters' verdict.

Congress' potential triumph

The India Daily Maha Exit Poll 2023 results reveal a closely contested scenario between the Congress and the BJP in Chhattisgarh. According to the Exit Polls 2023, Congress is anticipated to secure 40-50 seats, with the BJP closely trailing with a prediction of 35-45 seats out of the total 90 Assembly seats in the state.

Decoding vote shares

Delving into the intricacies of voting percentages, Congress commands a total vote share of 45%, while the BJP holds a substantial 43.8% vote share in Chhattisgarh. Breaking down the numbers further, 47% of male voters favored Congress, whereas 44% cast their votes for the BJP.

Social group dynamics

Party-wise vote share analysis

As per the Exit Poll Result 2023, nuanced voting patterns among various social groups come to the fore. In the upper caste Hindus category, Congress garners 39% favor, while BJP secures 47%. Muslim voters exhibit a significant tilt towards Congress with a substantial 67%, compared to BJP's 21%. In the OBC category, BJP claims an upper hand with a 48% vote share, leaving Congress with 43%.

SC/ST voting preferences

The Exit Polls 2023 predicts that 49% of Scheduled Caste (SC) voters favor Congress, while BJP secures 40% in this segment. As for Scheduled Tribe (ST) voters, 47% cast their votes for Congress, while BJP captures 41% of the category's votes.

Phased voting dynamics

The Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 unfolded in two phases, spanning November 7 (20 seats) and November 17 (70 seats). A substantial electorate of over 2 crore decided the fate of the incumbent Congress, gauging whether the BJP would secure a majority this time around.

Key candidates and constituencies

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's electoral bout in Patan, contested by BJP's Vijay Baghel, adds intensity to the political landscape. In Ambikapur, Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo faces BJP's Rajesh Agrawal in a pivotal contest. Sakti, with Assembly Speaker Charan Das Mahant in the fray, promises another riveting battle.

Other notable candidates include ministers Tamradhwaj Sahu, Ravindra Choubey, Jai Singh Agrawal, Umesh Patel, Kawasi Lakhma, Shiv Kumar Daharia, and Amarjeet Singh Bhagat, each contributing to the electoral complexity.

Anticipation builds for December 3

As the Exit Polls 2023 paints a vivid picture of voter inclinations, all eyes turn to the Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023 on December 3. The counting of votes kicks off at 8 AM on Sunday, leaving political stakeholders in suspense until the Election Commission of India declares the winners.