In the fast-approaching months, several Indian states are gearing up for important Assembly elections that will shape their political landscapes. Let’s break down the key dates and political significance of these elections.
Telangana State Assembly Elections:
– Gazette notification issuance date: November 3
– Nomination filing deadline: November 10
– Date for scrutiny of nominations: November 13
– Deadline for withdrawing nominations: November 15
– Date of poll: November 30
– Date of counting: December 3
Telangana, with its 119 assembly constituencies, is set to hold elections at the end of November. The Legislative Assembly in Telangana is set to conclude its term on January 16 of the upcoming year.
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan Assembly Elections:
– Chhattisgarh polling in two phases: November 7 and November 17
– Madhya Pradesh polling on November 17
– Rajasthan polling on November 23
– Date of counting for all three states: December 3
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan are all set to conduct their assembly elections in November. The tenure of these Legislative Assemblies will end in January.
Mizoram Assembly Elections:
– Date of polling: November 7
Mizoram, with its single-phase polling, will also see assembly elections on November 7. The term of the Legislative Assembly in Mizoram will expire on December 17.
The upcoming elections in these five states hold significant importance both for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the national level and for the newly formed Opposition INDIA bloc. Let’s take a closer look at the current political landscape in these states.
Telangana:
– Currently ruled by the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) led by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR).
– The BRS is not part of the INDIA alliance, making this election a key battleground for the party.
– KCR has already renominated most of his MLAs, indicating his intent to retain power in the state.
Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan:
– Congress is in power in both Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
– These states are vital for the Congress party to maintain its presence in central India.
– The upcoming elections will test the popularity of the Congress government’s performance.
Madhya Pradesh:
– The state has been a traditional stronghold for the BJP, which lost power to Congress in the 2018 elections.
– The BJP will be determined to make a comeback in Madhya Pradesh, making this election a high-stakes battle.
Mizoram:
– MNF Mizo National Front is currently governing Mizoram.
– The MNF will strive to retain its hold on the state in the face of potential challenges from rival parties.
In a positive development, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has announced measures to facilitate voting for senior citizens and persons with physical disabilities. The “vote from home” facility will be available, ensuring inclusivity in the electoral process. Furthermore, there will be 1.77 lakh polling stations across the five states, equipped with essential amenities such as toilets, drinking water, ramps, and signage.
As these election dates draw nearer, the nation will be closely watching to see how the political dynamics unfold in each of these states. The outcomes will not only determine the state governments but will also have implications for the national political landscape in India.