Rajasthan Assembly polls 2023 LIVE: Voting concludes in state

Rajasthan state Assembly elections LIVE: Catch all the latest updates of Rajasthan elections 2023 here

5:41 PM

International para athlete and KBC winner Shatabdi Awasthi casts her vote in Jaipur

5:38 PM

No voting was hindered during clash in Sikar, one police jawan suffers minor injury

5:29 PM

Highest voter turnout recorded at 69.37% in Tijara till 3 pm

According to the Election Commission of India, Tijara has recorded the highest voter turnout of 69.37 per cent till 3 pm. In comparison, Tonk reported 56.83 per cent, Jaipur witnessed 55.75 per cent, Jaisalmer recorded 63.48 per cent, Jhalawar at 60.47 per cent, Hanumangarh at 61.64 per cent, and 52.23 per cent of electorate cast votes at Jalore till 3 pm today.

Poll booths close at 6 pm

4:57 PM

We have public's support on our side: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

Arriving in Jaipur after casting his vote, Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tells reporters, "We have public's support on our side and we will win and form our government."

4:54 PM

Voters cast their votes in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

4:21 PM

BJP will win more than 163 seats in Rajasthan: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

3:57 PM

55.63% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm

55.63 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm according to the Election Commission of India.

 

3:25 PM

Stone pelting reported in Sikar, heavy police deployed

1:52 PM

40.27% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 1pm

40.27 per cent voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 1pm, as per Election Commission of India.

1:30 PM

Bridegrooms cast votes in Rajasthan before their wedding

Election Commission of India share images of bridgrooms casting their votes at polling booths in Rajasthan before heading to their respective weddings.

1:27 PM

Congress government will come back to power with a good majority: Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra

Speaking with ANI after casting his vote for the Rajasthan elections, State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra says, "There is enthusiasm for Congress in the entire state. People are voting with joy. With the kind of work done by Congress and the guarantees given by the party, there is zeal. The management done by the state government during COVID has led to a positive thought for the government among people. Congress government will come back to power with a good majority."

1:26 PM

RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal casts his vote in Baran

1:01 PM

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of violating poll guidelines in Rajasthan, seek EC action

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of violating poll guidelines with his post on X related to Rajasthan polls on day of voting. BJP urges the Election Commission to seek suspension of his account and to take action against him. (PTI)

 

12:52 PM

This is not just a day of voting in Rajasthan but also the day of the liberation of the state from Cong: BJP

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla hits out against the ruling Congress government. He says, "This is not just a day of voting in Rajasthan but also the day of the liberation of the state - liberation from the people who took the guarantee of making Rajasthan number 1 in rape and crimes against women, liberation from the people who took the guarantee of unemployment and paper leak in Rajasthan, from people who did unprecedented corruption in Rajasthan, from those who promised farm loan waiver but deceived them and auctioned the land of 19,500 farmers...Today, voters of the state have the opportunity to liberate the state from misgovernance." (ANI)

12:41 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges people in Rajasthan to vote

After casting his vote in Kote, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "People are taking active participation in this festival of democracy. Every voter should exercise his right to vote to express her/her views."

12:38 PM

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra casts his vote in Sikar

12:12 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates ECI, casts vote in Kota

11:56 AM

Congress candidate feels confident in win after seeing voter turnout

11:44 AM

24.74% voter turnout recorded till 11 am, says ECI

Rajasthan records 24.74 per cent polling till 11 am, according to the Election Commission of India. There are 52,690,146 voters registered in Rajasthan. 

 

11:36 AM

For the restoration of law and order... I appeal to the public to vote for BJP: BJP leader Dr Alka Gurjar

With the Rajasthan elections currently underway, BJP leader Dr Alka Gurjar tell ANI, "We are fighting this election for good governance...Today, the state government and administration are deep in corruption. For the restoration of law and order, strengthening state economy, and respect for women, I appeal to the public to vote for BJP."

11:34 AM

Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur

11:23 AM

RLP-Azad Samaj Party alliance has a strong presence of 30-35 seats in Rajasthan: RLP leader Narayan Beniwal

11:17 AM

Robust voting underway in the state. People want change. Congress will benefit from it: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader and candidate from Tonk, Sachin Pilot tells reporters, "Robust voting underway in the state. For the past 10 years, there has been a BJP govt at the Centre. People are seeing unemployment and inflation. People want change. Congress will benefit from it."

11:15 AM

I have given my life to the Congress party, and I am glad that I did the right work: Cong leader Girija Vyas

11:11 AM

Chief election officer of Rajasthan shares images of women managed polling booths

11:09 AM

Congress will repeat govt. BJP will not be visible: CM Ashok Gehlot

After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tells reporters, "People are enthusiastic. There is an undercurrent. People will vote on our governance, our schemes, guarantees... Congress will repeat government in Rajasthan...After today, they(BJP) will not be visible."
 

"Congress will win with a thumping majority as every section of society is with us. Her (Vasundhara Raje) claim (about there being an undercurrent in favour of BJP) is false," adds the CM.

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11:08 AM

Congress' 7 guarantees will prove to be a masterstroke: Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot

Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot casts his vote in Sardarpura. He says to ANI, "The seven guarantees announced by Congress will prove to be a masterstroke. The tradition (to change govt alternatively) will change and Congress will repeat government in the state."

 

11:07 AM

Polling agent alleges he was attacked in scuffle at booth in Churu

11:04 AM

People waiting to oust liars: BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath after casting his vote in Alwar

After casting his vote, BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath from Tijara slammed the ruling Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that people will vote for the BJP because it is "dedicated" to development and good governance. 

 

The BJP leader told ANI, "It feels great. There is great enthusiasm among people. Citizens of India are 'Bharat Bhagyavidhata'.The people of Rajasthan will vote for the BJP, which is dedicated to the development, good governance and law & order of the state."

 

"People were waiting for the day when they could oust these liars and bring a BJP government back to power in the state," he added.
 

10:55 AM

Polling agent dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Pali district of Rajasthan

A polling agent, Shanti Lal at booth number 47 in the Sumerpur assembly constituency in Pali district of Rajasthan, collapsed at the centre. Lal was rushed to a nearby hospital and then to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Officials suspect he may have suffered cardiac arrest. (PTI)