CM Shivraj Chouhan Asserts Confidence As BJP Leads In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election

As the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election unfolds, Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan expresses unwavering confidence in the BJP's commanding lead, anticipating a significant victory in the state.

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Updated on: 3 December 2023 8:11 am

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

In the unfolding drama of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan expressed unwavering confidence in the BJP's impending triumph, attributing it to the resounding support from the people. As the saffron party takes a commanding lead on 159 seats in the state, Chouhan's assurance of a thumping majority appears poised for realization.

VIDEO | MP Assembly elections 2023: "We were always confident, and we always said that the BJP will get a thumping majority in Madhya Pradesh because of the support we received from people," says CM @ChouhanShivraj as BJP leads in Madhya Pradesh.#AssemblyElectionsWithPTI… pic.twitter.com/2jXbw5JHLR
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With a voter turnout of 76.22 percent, slightly surpassing the 2018 figures, Madhya Pradesh witnesses a significant electoral engagement. Within the 230-seat Legislative Assembly, 47 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and 35 for Scheduled Castes, reflecting the diverse democratic landscape.

In this electoral battle, heavyweight figures like Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan, leading from Budhni, and his predecessor Kamal Nath of the Congress, ahead in Chhindwara, add intensity to the political narrative. Kamal Nath's earlier declarations of confidence in a Congress victory contrasted with Chouhan's consistent conviction in the BJP's return to power for a fifth consecutive term.

Despite Kamal Nath's reassurances to Congress workers and his attempt to downplay exit polls, Shivraj Chouhan remained steadfast in his belief that the BJP would retain power with a formidable majority, reaffirming the party's influence in Madhya Pradesh's political landscape.