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Assembly Elections 2018 Results Live News Updates: Final Tally Declared by Election Commission of India
Assembly Elections 2018 Results Live News Updates: Stay with us for Live updates on the results of polls in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.
12 Dec, 00:34 (IST)
This is what the numbers look like as of now as per EC even as counting continues:
Congress 114
BJP 109
BSP 2
SP 1
IND 4
12 Dec, 00:27 (IST)
Congress has filed a complaint with the EC that while they've won on 5 seats, The Collectors are not issuing them certificates. They have accused CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan of pressuring the collectors.
12 Dec, 00:20 (IST)
The Congress has won 87 seats and is leading in 26, taking its tally to 113. The BJP has won 83 seats and is leading in 26, taking its tally to 109. SP has won 1 seat and is leading on 1, taking its tally to 2. BSP is leading on 2 seats.
11 Dec, 23:52 (IST)
Congress tally is at 113 as of now as per the Election Commission, BJP at 110. Counting is still underway.
11 Dec, 23:32 (IST)
MP Governor House has responded to the Congress saying that an appointment will be given only "after the situation is made clear by Election Commission."
11 Dec, 23:05 (IST)
Big news coming in. Congress has sought the Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel's appointment tonight itself and is going to stake claim to form the government in the state.
11 Dec, 22:57 (IST)
Congress has now won 73 seats in MP and is leading on 41, taking its tally to 114. BJP has won 72 seats and is leading on 37, taking its tally to 109.
11 Dec, 22:40 (IST)
The numbers in Madhya Pradesh continue to swing. This is the status of the state as of now as per EC:
Congress 113
BJP 110
BSP 2
SP 1
IND 4
11 Dec, 22:08 (IST)
Counting continues in Madhya Pradesh. TV channels quoting EC officials say the final results would be out by around 11:30 pm. Here's what the figures look like as of now:
Congress 114
BJP 109
BSP 2
SP 1
IND 4
11 Dec, 22:02 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets: Congratulations to the Congress for their victories. Congratulations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their impressive victory in Mizoram.
11 Dec, 21:45 (IST)
The latest numbers in Madhya Pradesh as per EC:
Congress 114
BJP 109
BSP 2
SP 1
IND 4
11 Dec, 20:45 (IST)
Outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje concedes defeat. Raje thanks the people of Rajasthan. Raje has submitted her resignation to the Governor.
11 Dec, 20:42 (IST)
The Congress, along with its allies RLD and RLD, has gained a majority in Rajasthan. MP seems to be headed towards a hung Assembly now.
Madhya Pradesh Numbers as of now as per EC:
Congress 113
BJP 110
BSP 2
SP 1
IND 4
Rajasthan:
Congress: 99
RLD: 1
RLP: 3
BJP 73
BSP 6
11 Dec, 20:14 (IST)
The counting of votes continues. Here's what the numbers say as per EC:
Madhya Pradesh:
Congress 111
BJP 111
BSP 2
SP 1
Rajasthan:
Congress 99
BJP 73
BSP 6
RLD 1
11 Dec, 20:06 (IST)
"People elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look int their issues, but he refused to listen to this country," says Rahul Gandhi.
11 Dec, 20:04 (IST)
When asked if the Congress wants a BJP-mukt Bharat, Rahul Gandhi says, "We don't want to wipe out anyone from India. This is a democracy."
11 Dec, 19:55 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi Says Even as Congress Has Won, The Issue of Problems With EVMs is Universal And Remains
Rahul Gandhi says, "Even though we have won these elections, the question on the universal issue with EVMs remains and that has to be solved. The point is that EVMs can still be tampered with and we need to find out a solution to it."
11 Dec, 19:50 (IST)
Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses the media. "I want to congratulate in states we have won and also in states we lost like Telangana and Mizoram. This is the victory of the Congress party workers, farmers, the youth and the people. It's now our responsibility to listen to the people's voices. We've defeated the BJP in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh. I want to thank them for the work they have done in these states so far. I would like to congratulate the winning parties in Telangana and Mizoram," Gandhi said in his first address after Assembly Elections 2018 Results.
11 Dec, 19:44 (IST)
The long day seems to be getting longer as the battle for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan continues to be tight:
Madhya Pradesh Numbers as per EC as of now:
Congress 111
BJP 110
BSP 3
SP 1
Rajasthan:
Congress 98
BJP 74
BSP 6
Mumbai, December 11: The Assembly Elections 2018 results for five states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram - will be declared today. The counting of votes will begin at 8 am and the first trends for the Vidhan Sabha Polls are expected to roll in from 8:30 am. Voting for the five states was held between November 12 and December 7. The exit polls have predicted a Congress victory in Rajasthan, a mixed bag in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram, and a TRS win in Telangana. All eyes are now on how accurate the exit polls were. The Assembly Polls 2018 are being seen as the semi-final before the Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Who will win these crucial elections? Stay with us for Live updates on the results of polls in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.
MP Vidhan Sabha Polls 2018
Voting for the 230-seat MP Assembly took place on November 28. A voter turnout of 75 percent was recorded in the state. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is looking at a fourth term in the state. While his constituency Budhani recorded a low voter turnout, he is confident of winning. The exit polls have not been able to predict a clear winner for MP. While some predict an upper hand for the Congress, others say the BJP may retain the state. Stay with us to know who's winning MP.
Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Polls 2018
Voting for the 200-seat Rajasthan Assembly took place on December 7. The state witnessed a voter turnout of 74.21 percent, slightly less than what it was in 2013. Poll pundits have said that Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is facing anti-incumbency, which has been reiterated by exit polls. The exit polls have predicted a clear victory for the Congress in the state. It will be clear today as to whether the exit polls were right.
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha Polls 2018
Voting for the 90-seat Chhattisgarh Assembly took place in two phases on November 12 and November 20. The state recorded a voter turnout of over 76 percent. Chief Minister Raman Singh is looking at a fourth continuous term in the state. The exit polls have presented a mixed picture of the state. While some have predicted a Congress victory, others have predicted a BJP win.
Telangana Vidhan Sabha Polls 2018
Voting for the 119-seat Telangana Assembly took place on December 7. The southern state witnessed a voter turnout of 73.20 percent. KCR, the acting Chief Minister of the State, had dissolved the Telangana Assembly, calling for early elections. The exit polls say that his gamble may have played out well as the TRS looks set to win the state again.
Mizoram Vidhan Sabha Polls 2018
Voting for the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly took place on November 28. The state recorded a humongous 80 percent voter turnout. The Congress is hoping to retain the Northeastern state, even as exit polls have predicted a hung Assembly, with the MNF likely to emerge as the single largest party.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 11, 2018 07:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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