Amidst the electoral buzz in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to greet the first-time voters participating in the ongoing Assembly polls.
His encouragement for voters to exercise their franchise echoed during the second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh for 70 Assembly seats.
Simultaneously, in Bindranavagarh's nine polling stations, the voting window spanned from 7 am to 3 pm.
Chhattisgarh, boasting over 18,800 polling stations for this phase, witnesses 958 candidates vying for victory across the 70 seats.
In contrast, Madhya Pradesh completed its polling in a single phase, with Chhattisgarh holding its initial phase for 20 seats on November 7.
In the pulse of today's highlights:
- Amit Shah's Visit to Telangana: Union Minister Amit Shah is anticipated to release the BJP's manifesto during his visit to Telangana. He is set to attend election rallies in Gadwal, Nalgonda, and Warangal.
- Rahul Gandhi's Address in Telangana: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi conducted a road show in Warangal East, labelling BJP and BRS as a unified power, alleging mutual support between the two parties.
- Union Minister Accuses Congress in Rajasthan: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress in Rajasthan of following a 'rob and share' policy, citing corruption within the state government.
- Karnataka CM's Projections: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the Congress winning in four out of five states in this assembly election session, naming Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
- BJP's Rajendra Rathore's Remarks: Opposition leader in Rajasthan, Rajendra Rathore, forecasted the eradication of Ashok Gehlot's government from Rajasthan's map, highlighting allegations of corruption.
- Voter Turnout in MP and Chhattisgarh: Madhya Pradesh recorded a voter turnout of 76.22%, surpassing the previous assembly elections. Notable percentages were witnessed in Ratlam's Sailana assembly constituency at 90%, Seoni's Barghat constituency at 88.20%, and Mandsaur's Malhargarh constituency at 87.08%. In Chhattisgarh, a turnout of 75.08% was recorded for the second phase, with the highest turnout at 84.07% in Sanjari-Balod and the lowest at 52.11% in Raipur City South.
- Accusation Against Priyanka Gandhi: BJP's Diya Kumari accused Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi of showing apathy towards reported atrocities against women in Rajasthan.
- Political Transitions: Former MP and actor Vijayashanti, after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party, joined the Congress and has been appointed as Chief Coordinator of the Campaign and Planning Committee for the upcoming Telangana assembly elections.
- BJP's Allegations in Telangana: BJP's Prakash Javadekar pointed out alleged corruption scams involving the BRS government in Telangana.
- Demand for PM Modi's Presence: Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in four rallies in the state ahead of the polls.
- Seizure During Model Code of Conduct: A significant seizure of cash, drugs, jewellery, and other items, valued at nearly ₹340 crore, took place in Madhya Pradesh following the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections.
- Investigation Into Clashes: The Madhya Pradesh Police commenced an investigation into clashes between BJP and Congress workers in Jabalpur post-polling.
- Election Dynamics in Telangana's Kodangal: The Kodangal assembly seat in Telangana is crucial for both the ruling BRS and Congress due to issues such as lack of irrigation water and unemployment affecting farmers and youth.
- AIMIM's Campaign: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi participated in a door-to-door campaign in Hyderabad, highlighting deficiencies in the Congress' recently launched manifesto for the Telangana assembly elections.
- Allegations Against Congress: Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi accused the Congress of deceptive promises made during their rule and questioned their deliverance on various commitments.
- Amit Shah's Statement on Telangana Development: Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the BJP's commitment, under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, to the comprehensive development of Telangana.
- Critique of BJP's Manifesto: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP's manifesto, pointing out missing elements such as the Old Pension Scheme.
- PM Modi's Allegations in Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of perpetuating crime and riots in Rajasthan, insinuating that the people are opting for a change in governance.
- PM Modi's Criticism on Rajasthan CM's Favored Minister: PM Modi criticized the Congress for endorsing Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's 'favorite minister,' despite derogatory remarks made by the minister concerning incidents of rape in the state.
- Allegation of Policy Mimicry: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of replicating Congress' guarantees in their agenda, suggesting a lack of original intentions or policies.
- K Kavitha's Incident: BRS MLC K Kavitha fainted while campaigning for Telangana's assembly elections in Jagtial but later resumed her duties.
- Women's Impact on MP Polls: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the significant role of women's votes in the recently concluded Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, particularly favouring the ruling BJP.
- PM Modi's Critique of Rajasthan Government: PM Modi criticized the Congress government in Rajasthan for alleged proliferation of crimes and riots through appeasement policies, predicting a shift in favour of BJP after the upcoming elections.
- BJP's Assertion on Tonk Seat: BJP's Tonk candidate Ajit Singh Mehta framed the assembly election as a local-versus-outsider conflict against Sachin Pilot, claiming Pilot lacks the advantage of a 'chief ministerial face.'
- Nadda's Assertion on Corruption: BJP President J.P. Nadda asserted that under Congress rule, corruption thrives, while development is assured under BJP governance.
- Gurjar Community's Allegiance to BJP: BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena asserted the Gurjar community's return to BJP, alleging Congress' betrayal of Sachin Pilot and feelings of insult within the community.
- BJP's Promise on Ayodhya Temple: Amit Shah promised free visits to the Ayodhya Ram temple for residents of Telangana if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections.
- Amit Shah's Swipe at BRS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, suggesting allegations of corruption by interpreting BRS as 'Bhrashtachar Rishwat Samiti.'
The electoral landscape is abuzz with accusations, predictions, and turnout records, defining the multifaceted dynamics of these crucial state elections. Amidst this fervour, political strategies and voter sentiments interplay, shaping the course of these crucial contests.
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