rajasthan elections

Congress couldn’t field Jatav Dalit like me on general seat, aiding Birla in Kota: Rajasthan’s youngest MLA Nouksham

Her victory was led by the Jatavs and Muslims community coming together for the first time.

Delhi court upholds summons in defamation case against former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

The case revolves around allegations of defamatory statements made by Gehlot against Shekhawat in connection with the Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam, where approximately 2.14 lakh investors were allegedly defrauded of around Rs 900 crore.

Balakanth, Diya Kumari out of CM race: BJP calls list fake

NEW DELHI: Sources close to probable Chief Minister Mahant Balaknath have revealed that the Yogi is no longer in contention to become the next CM of Rajasthan. Earlier on Wednesday, a letter was being circulated on social media which suggested Balaknath would be appointed to the CM post, while Dr Kirodi Lal Meena and Diya […]

Rajasthan elections 2023: BJP secures narrow win in Kotputli, breaking Congress stronghold

NEW DELHI: Following the Congress’ embarrassing defeat in Rajasthan, it is time for them to take to the drawing board yet again as it loses its stranglehold over its hotbeds, constituency by constituency, as the lotus blooms supreme. In the constituency of Kotputli in the Kotputli-Behror district, which has seen Congress coming to power for […]

Rajasthan elections 2023: From deputy CM to MLA, Pilot wins, Congress loses

NEW DELHI: As Congress heads for an embarrassing loss in Rajasthan, former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, however, claims victory over his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) compatriot Ajit Singh Mehta with a vote difference of 29,475 votes. Pilot is set to be the sitting member of the legislative assembly in the state, however, no additional […]

Rajasthan election 2023 results: Detailed list of winners by constituency and seat

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party prepares to decide upon its chief ministerial face as BJP leads in 102 seats, having already won 12. The Congress has no choice but to tip its hat and bow out of the competition in Rajasthan as anti-incumbency prevails once again. In all of the major constituencies which could […]

Rajasthan election 2023 results LIVE: BJP poised for resounding victory, no cliffhanger

JAIPUR: In a dramatic turn of events, BJP takes a decisive lead in Rajasthan, poised to form the government. Current trends indicate BJP’s dominance with over 114 seats, leaving the incumbent Congress trailing at 70.   Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot lead in Sardarpura and Tonk seats, while former CM Vasundhara Raje commands Jhalrapatan. The […]

Rajasthan polls: Sonia Gandhi’s ‘brother’ mentioned in Red Diary

NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan government’s Red Diary of infamy has caused a massive stir in the state’s politics which allegedly mentions Sonia Gandhi’s brother within its pages as well.   According to excerpts from the diary, Sonia’s brother had attended the marriage programme of the owner of Hotel Shiv Vilas’ son. Incumbent Chief Minister Ashok […]

Rajasthan elections: 68.24% voter turnout by 5 PM, percentage likely to grow

KOLKATA: As the clock struck 5 PM, preliminary reports indicated a robust voter turnout of nearly 68.24 per cent in Rajasthan, with expectations of the percentage increasing further as the day concludes. The voting process, which commenced at 7 am, concluded at 6 pm, and the final figures will be disclosed after the scrutiny of Form […]

Ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls, Jodhpur seeks strategies to boost tourism

Jodhpur, the vibrant desert city of Rajasthan, renowned as the Sun City and the Blue City, is buzzing with political fervour as the upcoming polls draw near. While the city boasts rich historical attractions, including forts, a clock tower, bustling bazaars, and an array of culinary delights, the residents are putting tourism at the forefront […]