Rajasthan Election Results 2023: BJP returns to power by winning 115 seats

Rajasthan Final Results:

Total Seats: 199

Results Declared: 198

BJP: 115

Congress: 68 + 01 (Leading) 

Independents: 08

Bharat Adivasi Party: 03

BSP: 02

RLP: 01

RLD: 01

Seventeen of the 25 ministers in the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan, including Govind Ram Meghwal, who also led the party's campaign committee, lost in the assembly elections. The BJP returned to power in Rajasthan on Sunday, winning 115 seats out of the 199 where assembly elections were held last week. The Congress, which was hoping to buck the trend of the incumbent being voted out in the state every five years, bagged 68 seats. The final result of only one seat was awaited and the Congress was leading by a narrow margin there. Govind Meghwal was defeated by BJP's Vishwanath Meghwal in Khajuwala with a margin of 17,374 votes. Other Congress ministers who lost the elections included Ramesh Chand Meena (Sapotra), Shale Mohammad (Pokaran), Bhanwar Singh Bhati (Kolayat), Shakuntala Rawat (Bansur), Vishvendra Singh (Deeg Kumher) and Udailal Anjana (Nimbahera).

Eight independent candidates, including four BJP rebels, have won in the Rajasthan assembly elections. Among them is Chandrabhan Aakya who was replaced by the BJP with a relative of former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Chittorgarh but contested on his own. Aakya, the sitting MLA from Chittorgarh, defeated his closest rival Congress' Surendra Singh with a margin of 6823 votes. BJP's Narpat Singh Rajvi, a five-time MLA, secured the third position.

Twenty of the 50 women candidates emerged victorious in Rajasthan on Sunday, with their strength in the House marginally going down as compared to the outgoing assembly. Of the winning women candidates, nine each were from the BJP and the Congress and two were Independents. There were a total of 50 women candidates in the fray this time, 20 fielded by the BJP, 28 by the Congress and two Independents.

The nine winning Congress candidates were Shimla Devi (Anupugarh), Sushila Dudi (Nokha), Rita Chaudhary (Mandawa), Shika Meel Barala (Chomu), Shobharani Kushwah (Dholpur), Anita Jatav (Hindaun), Indra (Bamanwas), Geeta Barwar (Bhopalgarh), and Ramila Khadia (Kushalgarh). The BJP's women candidates who emerged victorious were Diya Kumari (Vidhyadhar Nagar), Anita Bhadel (Ajmer South), Manju Baghmar (Jayal), Shobha Chauhan (Sojat), Deepti Kiran Maheshwari (Rajsamand), Kalpna Devi (Ladpura), Vasundhara Raje (Jhalrapatan), Siddhi Kumari (Bikaner East), Nauksham Chaudhary (Kaman). Ritu Banawat (Bayana) and Priyanka Chaudhary (Barmer) won as Independents.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Ramesh Khinchi defeats Congress candidate Sanjana by 409 votes in Kathumar constituency. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Rashtriya Loktantrik Party candidate Hanuman Beniwal defeats BJP's Rewant Ram Danga by 2,059 votes in Khinwsar constituency.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Narendra Budania defeats BJP's Rajendra Rathore by 10,345 votes in Taranagar constituency.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress' Ashok Gehlot defeats BJP candidate Professor Dr Mahendra Rathore by 26,396 votes in Sardarpura constituency.

Rajasthan Election Results 2023 Live: 'BJP set to form the government, crosses majority mark in state', said Election Commission of India. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Harendra Mirdha defeats BJP's Jyoti Mirdha by 14,620 votes in Nagaur constituency.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tenders his resignation to Governor Kalraj Mishra. BJP won 104 seats and is currently leading on 11 seats. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Gopal Sharma defeats Congress candidate Pratap Singh Khachariyawas by 28,329 votes in Civil Lines constituency. 

BJP is set to form its government in Rajasthan as it crosses the majority mark of 100 seats, as per the Election Commission of India. The counting of votes is still underway.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Suresh Modi defeats BJP's Prem Singh Bajor by 33,090 votes in Neem Ka Thana constituency.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Kirodi Lal defeats Congress candidate Danish Abrar by 22,510 votes in Sawai Madhopur constituency. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Gurveer Singh defeats Independent candidate Om Bishnoi by 15,460 votes in Sadulshahar constituency. 

Incumbent CM Ashok Gehlot to reach Raj Bhavan in Jaipur at around 6:30 pm today. 

(With inputs from Manish Bhattacharya) 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Bhajan Lal Sharma defeats Congress candidate Pushpendra Bhardwaj by 48,081 votes in Sanganer constituency. 

"I have always said that I will accept the mandate of the people and I extend my best wishes to the future government. I hope they work for the welfare of the people of the state. The results are shocking," said Incumbent CM Ashok Gehlot on BJP's lead in Rajasthan. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Shrichand Kriplani defeats Congress candidate Anjana Udayalal by 3,845 votes in Nimbahera constituency. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Vishvaraj Singh Mewar defeats Congress candidate and Rajasthan Assembly speaker CP Joshi by 7,504 votes in Nathdwara constituency. 

Rajasthan: State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra says, "A day after tomorrow, we are calling a meeting of the legislative party in Jaipur."

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Deepti Kiran Maheshwari defeated Congress candidate Narayan Singh Bhati by 31,962 votes in Rajsamand constituency.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Sachin Pilot defeats BJP's Ajit Singh Mehta by 29,475 votes in Tonk constituency. He garnered a total of 1,05,812 votes. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Rafeek Khan defeats BJP's Ravi Kumar Nayyar by 14,073 votes in Adarsh Nagar constituency. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Tikarm Jully defeats BJP's Jairam Jatav by 27,333 votes in Alwar Rural constituency. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Anita Jatav defeats BJP's Rajkumari Jatav by 38,276 votes in Hindaun. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Balmukundachary defeats Congress candidate RR Tiwari by 974 votes in Hawa Mahal. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Hakam Ali Khan defeats BJP's Sharawan Choudhary by 25,993 votes in Fatehpur. 

Rajasthan: BJP Candidate from Tijara Yogi Balaknath said, "This seat is won by our party workers and the people of Tijara. They have given me the fortune of serving them. All the decisions are taken under the guidance of PM Modi."

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Chetan Patel Kolana defeats BJP's Premchand Gochar by 21,005 votes in Pipalda. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Vidhyadhar Singh defeats BJP's Nirmal Kumawat by 26,898 votes in Phulera. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Rajendra Pareek defeats BJP's Ratan Lal Jaldhari by 30,038 votes in Sikar. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Hameer Singh Bhayal defeats Independent candidate Sunil Parihar by 11,807 votes in Siwana. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Madan Dilawar defeats Congress candidate Mahendra Rajoriya by 18,422 votes in Ramganj Mandi. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Independent candidate Chandra Bhan Singh Chouhan defeats Congress candidate Surendra Singh Jadawat by 6,823 votes in Chittorgarh. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Dr Shikha Meel Barala defeats BJP's Ram Lal Sharma by 5,695 votes in Chomu. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress candidate Amin Kagzi defeats BJP's Chandra Manohar Batwara Advocate by 7,056 votes in Kishan Pole. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Chhotu Singh defeats Congress candidate Ruparam by 18,687 votes in Jaisalmer. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Jitendra Kumar Gothwal defeats Congress candidate Ashok by 14,015 votes in Khandar. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Heeralal Nagar defeats Congress candidate Bhanu Pratap Singh by 25,586 votes in Sangod. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Gordhan defeats Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Pema Ram by 13,378 votes in Dhod. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Anita Bhadel defeats Congress candidate Dr Dropdi Koli by 4,446 votes in Ajmer South. 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Samaram defeats Congress candidate Leelaram Grasiya by 13,094 votes in Pindwara abu 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Dr Jaswant Singh Yadav defeats Congress candidate Baljeet Yadav by 17,223 votes in Behror 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Mahendra Pal Meena defeats Congress candidate Gopal Lal Meena by 38,427 votes in Jamwa Ramgarh 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Dr Jaswant Singh Yadav defeats Rashtriya Janata Sena candidate Baljeet Yadav by 17,223 votes in Behror.

Incumbent CM Ashok Gehlot will submit his resignation in Jaipur at around 5:30 pm today (December 4) post Assembly polls results declaration. 

In Rajasthan, it is the clear victory of guarantees of BJP, says Vasundhara Raje Scindia 

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP leader and former Vasundhara Raje defeats Congress candidate Ramlal Chouhan by 53,193 votes in Jhalrapatan.

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP's Diya Kumari defeats Congress candidate Sitaram Agarwal by 71,368 votes in Vidhyadhar Nagar.

BJP's Samaram Garasiya defeated Congress party's Leelaram Grasiya by 13,094 votes in Pindwara Abu.

Bharat Adivasi Party's Rajkumar Roat defeated BJP's Sushil Katara by 69,166 votes in Chorasi.

BJP's Govind Prasad defeated the Independent candidate Kailash Chand by 24,865 votes in Manohar Thana.

The BJP is leading in 111 Assembly seats while Congress is ahead in 72, according to the Election Commission data at 2.10 pm. The BJP has so far registered victory in two seats.

Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot won the Assembly election from the Sardarpura seat, according to the reports. He was up against BJP's Mahendra Rathore.

BJP candidate Acharya Balmukund won the Assembly election from the Hawamahal seat. He was contesting against Congress' RR Tiwari.

Congress candidate Tikaram Jully won the Assembly election from Alwar Rural seat, beating BJP's Jairam Jatav.

Congress leader Shanti Dhariwal won in the Kota North seat, defeating BJP's Prahlad Gunjal.

BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won in the Jhotwara Assembly constituency, defeating Congress' Abhishek Choudhary.

Former Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, who was initially trailing when the counting of votes began at 8 am today, is now leading by 11732 votes. Rathore has got 82262 votes so far and is up against Congress' Abhishek Choudhary who has secured 70530 votes so far, according to the ECI data at 1.15 pm.

Bharat Adivasi Party candidate Rajkumar Roat from Chorasi seat won by 69166 votes. He got 111150 votes and was up against BJP's Sushil Katara who secured 41984 votes.

Cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas is trailing behind BJP's Gopal Sharma by 5115 votes. He was leading when the counting of votes began at 8 am. Sharma has secured 50444 votes so far.

The BJP is now leading in 114 seats, while Congress is ahead in 70. Others is leading in 15 seats.

According to the data shared by the Election Commission, the BJP, which is sitting comfortably above the majority mark in the trends, has secured 41.93 per cent votes so far, while Congress has got 39.13 pc votes. RLP and BSP have got 2.17 pc and 2.12 pc votes respectively.

The BJP is leading in 113 seats and Congress is ahead in 70. Others is leading in 16 seats.

BJP's Yogi Balaknath is leading by 9667 votes in the Tijara Assembly seat. He has secured 46342 votes so far, according to the Election Commission data at 12 pm.

The BJP continued to widen its gap over the Congress as the former crossed the halfway mark comfortably in the trends. The BJP is nearing the 120 mark with leads in 118 seats while the Congress is ahead in 66 seats.

The BJP is leading in 113 seats, sitting comfortably above the majority mark in Rajasthan as the counting of votes continues, according to the Election Commission data at 11.20 am. Congress, on the other hand, is ahead in 69 seats, as per the ECI website.

The BJP continued to remain over the halfway mark as the counting of votes is underway. The party is leading in 103 seats while Congress is ahead in 77 seats. Others is leading in 19 seats.

Vasundhara Raje is leading against Congress' Ram Lal Chouhan by 19349 votes as the counting of votes for the Rajasthan Assembly elections is underway since 8 am today.

The BJP workers began celebrations and beat drums in joy as the party crossed the halfway mark in the early trends in the counting of votes in the state today. The BJP is currently leading in 100 seats while Congress is ahead in 75 seats.

As per the Election Commission data at 10.30 am, the BJP is leading in 99 seats while the Congress is ahead in 75 seats.

As the BJP crossed the halfway mark in the early trends in Rajasthan, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the magic of the magician (referring to Ashok Gehlot) has finished, adding that the BJP will form the new government.

The BJP touched the halfway mark with leads in 100 seats, according to the Election Commission website at 10.06 am. Congress is ahead in 68 seats. Bharat Adivasi Party 4, CPI(M) 2, BSP 2, RLD 1, ELTP 1, Independents 9.

Rajasthan BJP president CP Joshi said that the lead of the party will keep growing and the party would win over 135 seats in the state. His remarks came after the party crossed the halfway mark in the early trends. The BJP is currently leading in 100 seats while Congress is ahead in 84 seats.

The BJP is leading in 101 seats while the Congress is ahead in 83 seats in the early trends.

Sachin Pilot, who was trailing after leading earlier in the day against BJP's Ajit Singh Mehta in early trends, is now leading again from the Tonk Assembly constituency.

According to the Election Commission data, the BJP is leading in 52 seats while Congress is ahead in 34 seats in the early trends.

The BJP widened its gap against Congress as the saffron party crossed the halfway mark in the early trends with leads in 106 seats. The Congress is now ahead in 85 seats. Others is leading in 8 seats.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot is trailing against BJP's Ajit Singh Mehta in early trends. Pilot was leading soon after the counting of votes began at 8 am.

The BJP crossed the halfway mark in the early trends with leads in 104 seats while the Congress is ahead in 90 seats.

According to the Election Commission data, the BJP is leading in 17 seats while Congress is ahead in 13 seats, in the early trends.

The Congress and BJP are running neck and neck in Rajasthan as both parties are leading in 96 seats each, as per the initial trends. Others is leading in 5 seats.

Vasundhara Raje is leading by 5000 votes in Jhalrapatan against Congress candidate Ram Lal Chouhan in the early trends.

According to the Election Commission, Congress MLA candidate Amin Kagzi from Kishan Pole constituency is leading in early trends.

The BJP and Congress are leading in 95 seats each in the early trends of counting of votes.

Congress crossed the 90 mark in the early trends with leads in 93 seats as the BJP is ahead in 87 seats. Others is leading in 4 seats.

Congress is leading in 87 seats while the BJP is ahead in 84 seats, indicating a close fight in the state.

The Congress is leading in 80 Assembly seats as against the BJP which is ahead in 77 seats as the counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Rajasthan is underway.

Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi said that the party will win with a complete majority and the "injustice will lose".

BJP is leading in 57 seats, Congress 55 as the elections are likely to witness a close contest.

Congress is leading in 46 seats while the BJP is ahead in 43 seats in the early trends in Rajasthan.

RLP's Hanuman Beniwal in leading in Khinwsar seat in the early trends. He is up against BJP's Revat Ram Danga and Congress' Tejpal Mirdha.

Congress is leading in 31 Assembly seats and BJP in 26 in the early trends this morning. 

Kirodi Lal Meena is leading against Congress' Danish Abrar in the Sawai Madhopur Assembly seat in the early trends.

BJP's Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is leading in the Jhotwara Assembly constituency in the early trends. He is up against Congress' Abhishek Choudhary.

Congress is leading in 18 seats, BJP in 16 seats in the early trends. Others is leading in 1 seat.

BJP leader Vasundhara Raje is leading from the Jhalrapatan Assembly seat against Congress' Ram Lal Chouhan in the initial trends.

Congress gained a lead over the BJP in initial trends with leads in 10 seats while the BJP is leading in 9 seats.

Diya Kumari is leading from Vidhyadhar Nagar constituency against Congress' Sitaram Agarwal.

Sachin Pilot is leading in the Tonk Assembly constituency in the initial trends.

The BJP is leading in 6 seats while the Congress is leading in 5 seats in the initial trends.

The BJP is leading in two Assembly seats in the initial trends after the counting of votes began at 8 am on Sunday in 199 seats.

Counting in 199 Assembly seats began at 8 am today, to decide which party will form the next government in Rajasthan. Fate of several top leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and Vasundhara Raje is on the line.

Rajasthan Minister BD Kalla expressed confidence in winning his Assembly seat and said that Congress will repeat its government in the state.

Heavy security deployment was witnessed at the counting centre in Jodhpur ahead of the counting of votes for the Assembly polls. The counting will begin at 8 am.

Ahead of the counting of votes, Rajasthan Assembly LoP exuded confidence in returning to power in the state today and said that a "new government will be formed".

Govind Singh Dotasara said that the people have shown faith in the governance of the party and want Congress to return to power again.

The results in the 199 Assembly seats that went to polls on November 25 will be declared today. The counting of votes will start at 8 am. The fate of several political leaders is on the line, including that of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot who would want to ditch the alternate government trend in the state.