Dec 13, 2018 07:48 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Result 2018 LIVE: Congress likely to pick CM today; Singh Deo, Sahu, Baghel and Mahant in fray
Live updates of the 2018 Chhattisgarh Assembly election result. Congress is hoping to oust CM Raman Singh-led BJP government in the state
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Congress is expected to announce Chhattisgarh's new Chief Minister today. Leader of Opposition in the outgoing assembly TS Singh Deo, Congress' single MP from the state Tamradhwaj Sahu, state unit chief Bhupehsh Baghel and former union minister Charandas Mahant are in fray.
Congress to pick Chhattisgarh CM today
The Congress in Chhattisgarh will hold its legislature party meeting today to decide on the next chief minister of the state.
Congress' Lok Sabha member Tamradhwaj Sahu, who successfully contested the Assembly election from Durg Rural seat, state party chief Bhupesh Baghel and senior leader T S Singhdeo are front-runners for the top post, suggest reports.
After the counting, here's how the final result looks:
Congress: 68
BJP: 15
Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J): 5
BSP: 2
Counting concludes, Congress wins 68 seats, BJP 15
Counting concludes in Chhattisgarh. Congress wins 68 seats, BJP 15, Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) 5 and BSP 2.
Status at 8.15am:
Results declared on 89 out of 90 seats. Counting underway for one seat.
Current tally:
Congress won 67 and leading on one
BJP won 15
Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) won 5
BSP won 2
"Loan waiver is not the solution. It's a supporting step. And we will do it," says Rahul Gandhi.
PM Modi refused to listen to the heartbeat of this country, says Rahul Gandhi
2014 was the best moment for me. I have learnt a lot from that election. I have learnt the most important thing — humility. I have learnt that the most important thing in this country are the people. Mr. Narendra Modi has taught me that lesson. The best teachers for me are the people of this country. PM Modi refused to listen to the heartbeat of this country: Rahul Gandhi
There are a couple of central issues – employment to youngsters; insuring the future of farmers in this country; corruption that has been blatantly carried out; demonetisation is a scam. The RBI chief has also resigned, ex-RBI chief has commented about what he thought about demonetisation...By all accounts, Narendra Modi and BJP have failed in providing us with a vision... we would be trying to set structure and architecture for a new vision: Rahul Gandhi
The process of waiving off farm loans will start as soon as the government is formed: Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister is not able to take the pressure from the Opposition: Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
When the PM was elected, he was elected on the basis of three aspects – employment, corruption and farmers.The people thought that the PM will really fight against corruption. Now the question is that the PM himself is corrupt. This question (of PM being corrupt) was not in the minds of the people before, but it has been raised now: Rahul Gandhi
The EVM question is not being raised only in India, it is a generic question... EVMs have problems universally. There is a chip in the device which can be meddled with and the entire course of election can be changed: Rahul Gandhi
This victory shows that the people of this country are not happy with demonetisation, with GST, with unemployment: Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
There is a sense of discontentment among those who haven't been given jobs despite tall promises. Similar is the case with farmers. What was promised by PM Modi, has not been delivered: Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
We have a lot of work to be done in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. We have a lot to look forward to in these states.: Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi thanks the voters and Congress members for the states that the Congress won in.
"I want to Congratulate MNF for winning in Mizoram. This is a victory of Congress workers who stood up in difficult circumstances and support the party. It is also a victory of MSME traders, farmers, the youth," says Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference on the first anniversary of him being appointed as Congress President at AICC Headquarters in New Delhi.
Victory of Rahul Gandhi and fight against scams: Kapil Sibal
"This is the victory of Rahul Gandhi, our party, workers, people, and the fight against scams. This is victory of humanity," senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said.
I take moral responsibility for the loss... will serve the people in new role: Outgoing CM Raman Singh
"The people of Chhattisgarh have given a chance to the BJP for the past 15 years, I am thankful for that. We did what we thought was best for the state. The moral responsibility of this loss should be accepted by me... we are going to play an important and new role of Opposition and serve the people of Chhattisgarh in Opposition. I will continue working for the rest of my life," Incumbent CM Raman Singh said while addressing media.
Singh has said that he has tendered his resignation to the Governor.
"We are going to analyse with everyone about the loss... The elections are fought in state on the basis of issues of the state, general elections will be fought in 2019," Singh added when asked about Congress' claim that this is a result of double anti-incumbency, both at the Center as well as the state.
Ajit Jogi wins from Marwahi constituency
Ajit Jogi has won from the Marwahi seat, News18 has reported. Jogi's son Amit is the sitting legislator from the seat. Ajit Jogi's candidature was shrouded in speculation until last days of filing for nomination.