The Chhattisgarh Assembly Election, 2023 was held in two phases on November 7 and November 17, 2023 for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. The main contenders were the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). The BJP won the election with 54 seats, while the INC won 35 seats. The Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP) won one seat.
Background
Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India. It was formed in 2000 from the tribal-dominated regions of Madhya Pradesh. The state has a population of over 32 million people. The BJP has been in power in Chhattisgarh since 2003. The INC ruled the state from 2018 to 2023.
Issues
The main issues in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly Election were development, welfare schemes, and the performance of the incumbent government. The BJP campaigned on its record of development in Chhattisgarh, while the INC campaigned on its welfare schemes and its commitment to the people of Chhattisgarh.
Campaign
The BJP’s campaign focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and the party’s record of development in Chhattisgarh. The INC’s campaign focused on the party’s welfare schemes and its commitment to the people of Chhattisgarh.
Indian National Congress campaign
Results
The BJP’s victory was a surprise, as most exit polls had predicted a close race between the two main parties. The BJP’s campaign focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and the party’s record of development in Chhattisgarh. The INC’s campaign focused on the party’s welfare schemes and its commitment to the people of Chhattisgarh.
Impact
The BJP’s victory is likely to have a significant impact on Indian politics. The party is now in power in 18 states, and its victory in Chhattisgarh is likely to boost its morale ahead of the 2024 general election. The INC’s defeat is a setback for the party, and it is likely to lead to calls for a change in leadership.
Conclusion
The Chhattisgarh Assembly Election, 2023 was a closely contested election that ultimately resulted in a victory for the BJP. The BJP’s victory is likely to have a significant impact on Indian politics. The INC’s defeat is a setback for the party, and it is likely to lead to calls for a change in leadership. To check results for other states click here.