Chhattisgarh polls 2023 LIVE: Voting ends, 67.34% voter turnout recorded

The voting for the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls is being held in 70 of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the state

5:52 PM

ITBP jawan killed in blast by Naxalites Gariaband

5:10 PM

Voting concludes in 9 booths of Bindranawagarh

Voting in the nine booths of Bindranawagarh - Kamarbhaudi, Amamora, Odh, Bade Gobra, Ganwargaon, Gariba, Nagesh, Sahbinkachhar and Kodomali - concluded at 3 pm.

5:09 PM

People from Thenthaguddi in Raigarh district boycott elections

The residents of Thenthaguddi in Raigarh district have decided to boycott the polls, alleging a road had not been constructed in their village.

Village resident Sonu Pradhan said, “There are more than 330 voters in the village and everyone has decided not to exercise their franchise. We have already said we will not take part in the electoral process till our demand for construction of road in the village is fulfilled.” 

 

Bilaspur Collector Awnish Sharan said the local Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was at the village to hold discussions and further details were awaited.

4:55 PM

BJP, Congress forgot to work for people, says Independent candidate Ajit Kukrej

"Both (the BJP and the Congress) parties made big promises, but forgot to work for the people here. The people wanted to choose an alternative this time and is sending a message that the candidate should be good," said Raipur (North) independent candidate Ajit Kukreja.

4:20 PM

68-year-old PVTG voter Rambharosa Bhunjia casts his vote at Bindranavagarh polling station

4:01 PM

55.31% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in the second phase of voting

The second phase of voting has recorded 55.31 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm.

3:43 PM

Dasmi Bai, 87 years, casts her vote at Kunkuri polling station

3:42 PM

People of Chhattisgarh are excitedly looking forward to change:, says former CM Raman Singh

2:41 PM

It's a one-sided fight, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

1:48 PM

Voters of Baiga tribe group of Kota Assembly cast their votes in Bilaspur

1:39 PM

CM Bhupesh Baghel casts his vote at polling booth number 57 in Jheet village of Patan constituency

1:37 PM

BJP will win in MP, Chhattisgarh: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

"People are voting in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and you will see on December 3 that the BJP will win in both the states," said UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak.

 

1:35 PM

Rs 15,000 per year in women's accounts, says Priyanka Gandhi

1:34 PM

Women have given their blessings to BJP, says former CM Raman Singh

12:47 PM

Third gender voters cast their votes in polling stations in Bilaspur

12:35 PM

Deputy CM T S Singh Deo casts vote

12:24 PM

BJP MP Saroj Pandey casts her vote at a polling booth in Durg

12:22 PM

Congress is forming govt in state, says CM Baghel's son

12:15 PM

Selfie point, first aid, drinking water, and wheelchair facility at Bilaspur polling stations

12:13 PM

Chief electoral officer Reena Baba Saheb Kangale casts her vote

Reena Baba Saheb Kangale, chief electoral officer, cast her vote and appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise.

12:10 PM

Women handling EVMs, polling stations smoothly, says collector Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure

11:55 AM

Voting a democratic right of every citizen of the country, says Guv Biswabhusan Harichandan

11:47 AM

Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan cast his vote at a polling booth in Raipur

11:16 AM

Minister Amarjeet Bhagat casts his vote in Sitapur

11:13 AM

ED has lost credibility as an independent, fair agency: Deputy CM TS Singh Deo

Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singh Deo said, "People are asking about the "Operation Lotus". Who funds "Operation Lotus"? The misuse and overuse of the ED for political purposes. The ED has lost its credibility completely as an independent and fair enquiring agency."

 

10:49 AM

Women voters reach polling centres in large numbers

10:42 AM

We will take progress of Nava Chhattisgarh further, says Congress

10:26 AM

BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik casts his vote in Bilaspur

10:25 AM

Priority is betterment of individuals and families, says Deputy CM

10:24 AM

My name has never been projected by party for CM, says Deputy CM TS Singh Deo