Who are the candidates of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
Prominent BJP candidates included former CM Babulal Gaur (Govindpura constituency in Bhopal), Gopal Bhargava (Rehli in Sagar), Kailash Vijayvargiya (Mhow in Indore) and former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ’s nephew Anoop Mishra (Bhitarvar in Gwalior).
What was the total number of votes in Madhya Pradesh?
Congress succeeded in retaining the seat while BJP secured the position of the runner-up. The by-poll witnessed 65 % voter participation. While the number of electors in the election were 198122, the total number of valid votes was 126203. Votes casts under NOTA was 24544. The state of Madhya Pradesh has a unicameral legislature.
How many seats did BJP win in Madhya Pradesh?
BJP defeated the Congress thrice in a row. The Congress faced a major defeat in the state, winning merely 58 out of the 230 Assembly seats in the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. The BJP bagged 165 out of the 230 Assembly constituencies, while the rest 7 were won by other political parties.
Who was the cm of Madhya Pradesh in 2008?
On 10 November, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who won an election from the Budhni seat in 2008, decided to run again from two seats, Budhni and Vidisha.
Who is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been ruling the roost for the past two elections, with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan having a good report card to show. The party will naturally look to score a hat-trick this time.
Which is the ruling party in Madhya Pradesh?
The ruling BJP government will continue its rule in Madhya Pradesh for the third term in a row, with the results of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections being announced. The Congress was washed away in the state, with the people reposing faith in the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.