Assembly poll results: BJP comfortably ahead in three states, Congress leading in Telangana

The BJP has established clear leads in the heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

Dec 3, 2023 - 17:30

Assembly poll results: BJP comfortably ahead in three states, Congress leading in Telangana

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Sunday leading comfortably in three out of four Assembly elections for which votes are being counted. The Congress, on the other hand, appeared set to lose power in two states that it currently rules but was on its way to emerge victorious in one.

With these being the last Assembly polls before the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the outcome will hold particular significance for both the national parties.

At 3.48 pm, nearly eight hours into the counting of votes, the BJP was leading in 166 out of 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 114 out of 199 seats in Rajasthan and 54 out of 90 seats in Chhattisgarh. The Congress was leading in Telangana with 63 out of 119 seats.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked voters in Telangana for their mandate in the state, and also expressed gratitude to those who voted for his party in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

“Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our strong resolve to rebuild and revive ourselves in these three states,” he said. “We will overcome temporary setbacks and prepare ourselves fully for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections along with the INDIA parties.”