Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Top 10 Seats That Will Lead To 'The Royal Win'

Countdown To The 2024 Lok Sabha Polls Begin

In lieu of the 2024 Lok Sabha election the precursor to the the final contest of this reign is on stake and currently people of Rajasthan are deciding the future of the dent that the BJP government will face. Here are 10 key seats to watch out for.

Sardarpura

Background: A Congress stronghold since 1998, Sardarpura Ashok Gehlots stronghold. Recent Election: Gehlot secured nearly 63 percent votes in the 2018 assembly elections, defeating BJPs Shambhu Singh.

Jhalrapatan

Background: Jhalrapatan, a BJP bastion, has been under the rule of Vasundhara Raje since 2003. Recent Election: Raje secured 54 percent votes in 2018, defeating Congress Manvendra Singh.

Tonk

Background: Congress Sachin Pilot claimed victory in Tonk during the 2018 elections. Recent Election: Pilot defeated BJPs Yoonus Khan with a substantial margin of 54,179 votes.

Lachhmangarh

Background: A Congress stronghold since 2008, Lachhmangarh is led by Govind Singh Dotasra. Recent Controversy: The Enforcement Directorate raided Dostaras premises in a money laundering investigation related to an alleged exam paper leak.

Udaipur

Background: BJP maintained its winning streak in Udaipur since 2003. Recent Development: Gulab Chand Kataria, instrumental in BJPs victory, is now Assams Governor. BJP nominates Tarachand Jain amid internal dissent.

Udaipurwati

Background: In 2018, Rajendra Gudha, initially expelled from Gehlots Cabinet, won as a BSP candidate. Recent Claim: Gudha alleges possession of a red diary documenting corruption by the Gehlot government.

Nathdwara

Background: Vishwaraj Singh Mewar, a descendant of Maharana Pratap Singh, contests for BJP against Congress C P Joshi. Recent Election: In 2018, Joshi won Nathdwara by defeating BJPs Mahesh Pratap Singh.

Jhotwara

Background: Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore aims to regain the Jhotwara seat for BJP. Recent Election: BJP lost the seat in 2018 after consecutive victories.

Jhunjhunu

Background: Congress Brijendra Ola and BJPs Nishit Kumar vie for dominance. Recent Trend: BJP won this seat twice in the last 15 assembly polls.

Churu

Background: Churu, a saffron party bastion, witnesses Rajendra Rathores consistent victories. Twist in 2008: Congress Maqbool Mandelia defeated Rathore in a stunning upset.