Highlights

  • Counting of votes for Chhattisgarh begins
  • Chhattisgarh election took place in two phases
  • Bhupesh Baghel led Congress marked a victory in the 2018 elections

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The counting of votes for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly Election has begun. The voting in Chhattisgarh was held in two phases - November 7 and 17. In the elections, candidates from Congress, BJP and BSP, among others were in the fray.

Congress marked a victory in the 2018 elections and with Baghel becoming the chief minister.

During Baghel's tenure, he launched several schemes like Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Sanchar Kranti Yojana, Narva, Garwa, Ghurwa, Bari, and Nyay Apke Dwar, among others.

The exit polls that were released by several agencies on Thursday, hinted at a close fight between Congress and BJP with Congress having an edge.

Also watch: Chhattisgarh election 2023: Bhupesh Baghel's good governance test, will he pass or fail?

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