Assembly Elections 2018 Results Today: Counting to Begin Shortly in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana And Mizoram; Can Congress Slow Down Modi Wave Before 2019 Polls?

Mumbai, December 11: It's Result Day for Assembly Elections 2018 in five states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. The counting of votes is set to begin at 8 am and the first trends are expected to be out by 8:30 am. In what is being seen as a semi-final for the Lok Sabha Elections 2018, it will be interesting to see whether the Modi wave prevails or if the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, has been able to slow it down. The exit polls have predicted an upper and for the Congress this election. In Rajasthan, all exit polls have given the mandate to Congress. However, exit polls for MP and Chhattisgarh haven't been decisive as the numbers as well as possible outcomes differ. In Telangana, the exit polls have predicted the comeback of TRS while Mizoram seems to be heading towards a hung Assembly. Stay with us for the quickest updates and full coverage of Vidhan Sabha Elections 2018 Results.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2018

Voting for MP Polls was held on November 28 and a voter turnout of 75 percent was recorded. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is looking at a fourth term in the state even as his constituency Budhani recorded a low voter turnout. 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.

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 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. While Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is confident of another term, poll pundits have said that she 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 Assembly Elections 2018

Voting for the 90-seat Chhattisgarh Assembly took place in two phases on November 12 and November 20 and 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 Assembly Elections 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 have indicated 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.

As counting of votes takes place, LatestLY will be live with the results of every single constituency of the five states. All eyes are on whether the Congress will rise before 2019 or will the BJP continue its winning streak.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 11, 2018 06:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).