Rajasthan Elections

Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje faces what is probably the toughest political battle as Rajasthan goes to polls in a single phase on December 7, 2018. The fate of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress will rest in the hands of a total of 4,74,79,402 (2,47,60,755 men and 2,27,18,647 women) voters who will be eligible to exercise their franchise rights to elect a new leader in 200 assembly constituencies. In 2013, the saffron party had won 163 seats while Congress secured 21 seats only. Mayawati’s BSP was successful in securing 3 seats. The main tussle will be between opposition Congress and ruling BJP. Meanwhile, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has also thrown its hat in the ring and will be contesting from all seats. The result will be declared on December 11, 2018.

Rajasthan elections: 158 of 199 MLAs are crorepatis

Among the richest MLAs who have declared their total assets in IT returns are Congress leaders Parasram Mordia (172 crore) and Udai Lal Anjana (107crore), and Ramkesh Meena (39 crore), an Independent.

Ishant Krishna -Dec 15, 2018

Rajasthan elections: 158 of 199 MLAs are crorepatis

SC/ST seats: BJP retains only 21 against 50 in 2013 Rajasthan polls

Bharatiya Janata Party won just 12 seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates this time, as against 32 in 2013 polls.

Diksha Modi -Dec 14, 2018

SC/ST seats: BJP retains only 21 against 50 in 2013 Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan CM announcement LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi picks Ashok Gehlot as Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot appointed Deputy CM

The Congress on Friday appointed Ashok Gehlot Rajasthan next chief minister and Sachin Pilot his deputy. A Congress delegation will meet Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh in Jaipur at 7 pm today.

FE Online -Dec 13, 2018

Rajasthan CM announcement LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi picks Ashok Gehlot as Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot appointed Deputy CM

Congress’s vote share increases by 5.59 percentage points in Rajasthan

The Congress's vote share has increased by 5.59 percentage points in Rajasthan where it won 39.03 per cent votes and 99 out of 199 seats.

anamika sinha -Dec 12, 2018

Congress’s vote share increases by 5.59 percentage points in Rajasthan

Rajasthan assembly election: Seven of 15 Muslim candidates fielded by Congress win polls

Seven out of 15 Muslim candidates fielded by the Congress won the Assembly elections in Rajasthan. In 2013, not a single Muslim candidate from the Congress had won the election.

Diksha Modi -Dec 12, 2018

Rajasthan assembly election: Seven of 15 Muslim candidates fielded by Congress win polls

Rajasthan election results: NOTA votes exceeded victory margin in 15 constituencies

In Rajasthan assembly elections, at least 15 constituencies polled more NOTA (None Of The Above) votes than the victory margin of the wining candidates.

Diksha Modi -Dec 12, 2018

Rajasthan election results: NOTA votes exceeded victory margin in 15 constituencies

Vidhan Sabha elections outcome casts shadow on Lok Sabha 2019: BJP may end up losing 31 seats

The Tuesday results of five Vidhan Sabha elections saw Congress take over three BJP-ruled states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where they are set to form the government in the coming days.

FE Online -Dec 12, 2018

Vidhan Sabha elections outcome casts shadow on Lok Sabha 2019: BJP may end up losing 31 seats

Assembly election results: Shiv Sena says poll results show yearning for ‘BJP-mukt’ regime

A day after the BJP received a poll drubbing in three Hindi heartland states, the Shiv Sena Wednesday said the election results indicate people's desire to have a "BJP-free" establishment.

Anish Mondal -Dec 12, 2018

Assembly election results: Shiv Sena says poll results show yearning for ‘BJP-mukt’ regime

Assembly election results: Sonia Gandhi says poll wins Congress’ victory over BJP’s negative politics

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday described the party's good showing in the assembly poll in three Hindi heartland states as a victory over the BJP's "negative politics".

Diksha Modi -Dec 12, 2018

Assembly election results: Sonia Gandhi says poll wins Congress’ victory over BJP’s negative politics

Election Results 2018: Caution and new procedure – What caused the delay in declaration of outcome by EC?

While the seesaw battle between the Congress and the BJP in MP had all makings of a potboiler, the excruciating wait of hours before getting the final tally left many wondering about the cause behind the delay.

FE Online -Dec 12, 2018

Election Results 2018: Caution and new procedure – What caused the delay in declaration of outcome by EC?

Assembly election results: Sharad Pawar says poll results mark ‘beginning of change’

The Assembly poll results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh mark the "beginning of a change", NCP chief Sharad Pawar said Wednesday, dubbing the outcome as "rejection" of the BJP-led government's policies.

Anish Mondal -Dec 12, 2018