Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday expressed confidence that “lotus will bloom” in Rajasthan, referring to the saffron party’s win in the desert state. She also took a dig at incumbent Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on his “undercurrent”remark.
Raje told reporters in Jhalawar, “I agree with him. There is indeed an undercurrent, but in favour of the BJP. Lotus (BJP’s poll symbol) will bloom on December 3.”
Gehlot had earlier said that there was a perceived undercurrent and speculated the possibility of the Congress government’s reelection in the state.
Encouraging civic participation, Raje urged voters, especially new voters, to cast their votes.
“I request all the voters, particularly the new voters, to cast their votes as it will be important for the prime minister and the nation,” she asserted.
Polling commenced at 7 AM on Saturday in 199 out of 200 assembly constituencies in Rajasthan. However, elections in Karanpur in Sriganganagar were postponed following the death of the Congress candidate.
The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on December 3.
