Over 2,500 candidates await electoral fate; 5.59 million voters are eligible, including 2.87 crore male and 2.71 crore female voters in Madhya Pradesh.
As the polling for 70 seats in the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly commenced, Chief Minister and Congress candidate Bhupesh Baghel expressed confidence in winning over 75 seats, asserting a one-sided contest with no competition.
PM Narendra Modi targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the Mahadev betting app scam and emphasized the importance of security and removing Congress from polling booths
The elections will take place in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram between November 7 and 30, with vote counting scheduled for December 3.
TS Singh Deo noted the challenges for the Congress in preparing, nominating candidates, participating in cultural festivities, and engaging with the public.