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Rajasthan Elections 2023: Why Voting Is Taking Place On 199 Seats Out Of 200 Constituencies
As polling is underway in Rajasthan assembly elections, there is high-stakes battle in the state between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party. The state has 200 assembly constituencies, but voting is taking place only on 199 seats, here's why.
Updated Nov 25, 2023 , 10:08 AM IST
Rajasthan Elections 2023: Why Voting Is Taking Place On 199 Seats Out Of 200 Constituencies.
Jaipur: As polling is underway in Rajasthan assembly elections, there is high-stakes battle in the state between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party. The state has 200 assembly constituencies, but voting is taking place only on 199 seats.
Why Voting Is Taking Place Only On 199 Seats Out Of 200 Constituencies?
Rajasthan assembly has a total of 200 seats out of which elections are being held only on 199 seats. This comes following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar from Karanpur constituency in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. After Congress candidate's death, the Election Commission adjourned elections in the Karanpur constituency
The voting for Rajasthan's 199 seats is taking place on Saturday and results to the state elections would be declared on December 3.
In the Hindi heartland, the main electoral fight is between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in Rajasthan. Rajasthan, it is the Congress that is seeking to retain power and BJP, in its full efforts, is leaving no stone unturned to return to the power. Currently, Congress government is present in Rajasthan and Ashok Gehlot is the chief minister of the state.
How Many Candidates Are Contesting Elections In Rajasthan?
In Rajasthan assembly polls, a total of 1,862 candidates are contesting elections.
How Many Voters Are There In Rajasthan?
The total number of voters who would be casting their votes in Rajasthan assembly elections is 5.25 crore.
How Many New Voters Will Cast Their Vote In Rajasthan?
Out of 5.25 crore voters in Rajasthan, 1.71 crore voters are between the ages of 18 and 30. Out of these, 22.61 lakh are new voters from the 18-19 age group.
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