Rajasthan Election 2023: BJP 115, Cong 69 Seats Victory
The electoral landscape of Rajasthan witnessed a seismic shift as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a resounding victory, set to form the new government in the state. The incumbent Congress party, which had clinched victory in 2018, faced a significant defeat, marking a departure from the state's three-decade tradition of ousting the ruling party.
In the 2018 elections, the Congress triumphed, bringing an end to the Vasundhara Raje government. Ashok Gehlot assumed the role of chief minister, with Sachin Pilot as his deputy. However, internal conflicts within the Congress unfolded, resulting in Pilot losing the deputy chief minister post in 2020.
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Exit polls initially predicted a close contest between the BJP and the Congress, but as the counting progressed, the BJP secured a comfortable majority, widening the gap with the Congress. Ashok Gehlot gracefully conceded defeat, acknowledging the unexpected outcome.
Key Winners and Losers:
1. Vasundhara Raje, a former CM and BJP candidate from Jhalrapatan emerged victorious with a substantial margin of 53,193 votes.
2. Sachin Pilot, a senior Congress leader, secured a win with a margin of 29,475 votes.
3. Diya Kumari, a BJP candidate and Rajsamand MP, triumphed in the Vidhyadhar Nagar seat with a significant margin of 71,368 votes.
4. Rajkumar Roat of the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) won the Chorasi assembly constituency.
5. Rajyavardhan Rathore, a BJP MP and candidate from the Jhotwara Assembly constituency secured victory with a margin of 50,167 votes.
Notable Defeat:
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi suffered defeat in the Nathdwara seat, losing to the BJP's Vishvaraj Singh Mewar by 7,504 votes.
Election Results Overview:
As of the latest updates, the BJP has clinched 115 seats out of 199, poised to replace the incumbent Ashok Gehlot government. The Congress managed to secure 69 seats, indicating a significant shift in the political landscape.
Reactions and Analysis:
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his satisfaction with the results, attributing the victory to the politics of good governance and development.
2. Congress turncoats faced setbacks in Bari and Nagaur, losing to rival candidates from different parties.
3. PM Modi highlighted the BJP's success in breaking into Congress's traditional SC and ST community vote bank.
4. Several ministers from the Gehlot cabinet faced defeat, contributing to the Congress's overall disappointing performance.
Political Commentary:
The election results have prompted political analysts to delve into the dynamics that led to the BJP's sweeping victory. The historic win, according to PM Modi, signifies the triumph of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and a self-reliant India.
As the BJP celebrates its success, the Congress grapples with introspection, vowing to rebuild and revive itself in the aftermath of the unexpected defeat. The landscape of Rajasthan politics has undeniably shifted, setting the stage for a new era under BJP governance.
In the coming days, the state will witness the formalities of the BJP assuming power, while the Congress strategizes its path to resurgence in future elections. The people of Rajasthan, having spoken through their votes, await the unfolding of the next chapter in their state's political journey.
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