October 18, 2023
2 mins read

Congress Set to Finalise Candidates Assembly Elections

The meeting is being chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at AICC headquarters in the national capital to finalise candidates in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh….reports Asian Lite News

A meeting of Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) has begun in New Delhi to finalise candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections and remaining candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

The meeting is being chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at AICC headquarters in the national capital.

The meeting is being attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and senior leader and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi along with members of CEC and screening committee members of the respective states.

Earlier on October 13, the Congress party held a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in view of the Madhya Pradesh, Telangana assembly polls at the AICC (All India Congress Committee) headquarters in Delhi.

Ahead of the CEC meeting the former Congress President Rahul Gandhi seemed confident that the Congress would register victories in the upcoming assembly elections.

“Mark my words, the Congress party is going to win in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Mizoram. Congress party always works for the people. Rajasthan has the finest healthcare policy, Karnataka provides an incomparable social security net, while Chhattisgarh supports entrepreneurs with robust policies. We will oust the corrupt BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, and our 6 Guarantees will ensure a landslide victory in Telangana. Congress has a clear plan for Mizoram, to ensure it becomes a model state. Our initiatives include a Rs2,500 monthly Old Age Pension, LPG cylinders at Rs750, and the Tang Puihna Economic Development Initiative. Unlike the BJP, the Congress has a vision for all Indians’ Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

According to the Election Commission of India, voting for all 40 assembly seats in Mizoram will take place on November 7 along with the first phase of polling for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh.

The remaining 70 seats in Chhattisgarh will go to polls on November 17 alongside all 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh.

Voting for all 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan will take place on November 23, while the 119-member Telangana Assembly will be the last to go to polls on November 30.

Counting of votes for all five states will take place on December 3, CEC Kumar said earlier in the month.

While Congress is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh is ruled by BJP, Telangana by Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Mizoram by Mizo National Front (MNF). (ANI)

ALSO READ: Connectivity with Central Asian countries key priority, says Doval

Previous Story

Uttarakhand CM signs MoUs worth Rs 5450 c with industry groups in Dubai

Next Story

MP Congress Releases Election Manifesto

Latest from India News

Starmer to Visit India on Wednesday

UK and India to cement strategic ties with new free trade agreement and deeper cooperation across defence, technology and climate Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India

UAE, India join on child services

The United Arab Emirates and India have opened discussions to enhance cooperation in integrated child development services, focusing on early childhood education, nutrition, and child participation initiatives. The talks took place on

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian Lite News India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, who
Go toTop

Don't Miss

NYC Mayor Unveils Gandhi Statue at Hindu Temple

On August 3 and 16, 2022, vandals knocked over, spray

Hyundai India aims to bring ‘pump-to-plug’ revolution

The automaker has announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore