Congress celebrates Telangana win as BJP leads in Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan

NEW DELHI,DEC 3 : As results emerge out of the states of Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, BJP has reasons to cheer, and Congress has proved once again that it’s yet to learn the lessons of realpolitik. Telangana is the only silver lining for the Congress, while in the other three states, BJP, has stayed well and truly ahead.Many stories are set to be written during the course of counting day.

Counting of votes in the assembly elections, which is being seen as a semi-final of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, began at 8 am.

If Telangana, India’s newest state, votes out KCR who spearheaded its creation, it will be a tale of the fall of a leader who once could do no wrong.

In Madhya Pradesh, on the line is the fate of the BJP’s longest-serving CM. Also, waiting to know his destiny is Kamal Nath, as seasoned a politician as they come.

In Chhatisgarh, it is Bhupesh ‘the great survivor’ Baghel, who will be keen to return to power. Then there is Raman Singh, the ex-CM from BJP, who is seeking redemption by leading his party to a win.

Finally, let’s not forget Rajasthan, where Ashok Gehlot will hope to cock a snook at everybody once again. The state has never voted back a party to power. Gehlot believes he can buck that trend.

Mizoram, which voted on November 7, will see its results counted on December 4 — a day after it was originally scheduled. The Election Commission altered the date for tallying votes, citing the significance of Sunday for the predominantly Christian population in the state.

-The New Indian Express