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As Rajasthan votes, here's a recap of the state's electoral history

In 2018, both Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot are seeking a third term as the chief minister

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Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje | Photo: PTI

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar | The Wire
Rajasthan’s state assembly has had a strange electoral history. The Congress was victorious in the first five elections and Mohan Lal Sukhadia remained the chief minister for 17 years. The Emergency threw the state into turmoil and power was shared between the Congress and the Janta Dal. Since 1993, the voters have oscillated between the BJP and the Congress.

In 2018, both Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot are seeking a third term as the chief minister. However, Gehlot could be passed over for the top