The Rajasthan Assembly Elections in 2023 were a significant political event that captivated the state’s attention and the nation’s interest. The election, held on November 25, 2023, sought to determine the future leadership for the state’s governance. The contest primarily featured the longstanding rivals, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), vying for control of the legislative assembly.
Constituency | Winner | Party | |
1 |
Sadulshahar | ||
2 |
Ganganagar | ||
3 |
Karanpur | ||
4 |
Suratgarh | ||
5 |
Raisinghnagar (SC) | ||
6 |
Anupgarh (SC) | ||
7 |
Sangaria | ||
8 |
Hanumangarh | ||
9 |
Pilibanga (SC) | ||
10 |
Nohar | ||
11 |
Bhadra | ||
12 |
Khajuwala (SC) | ||
13 |
Bikaner West | ||
14 |
Bikaner East | ||
15 |
Kolayat | ||
16 |
Lunkaransar | ||
17 |
Dungargarh | ||
18 |
Nokha | ||
19 |
Sadulpur | ||
20 |
Taranagar | ||
21 |
Sardarshahar | ||
22 |
Churu | ||
23 |
Ratangarh | ||
24 |
Sujangarh (SC) | ||
25 |
Pilani (SC) | ||
26 |
Surajgarh | ||
27 |
Jhunjhunu | ||
28 |
Mandawa | ||
29 |
Nawalgarh | ||
30 |
Udaipurwati | ||
31 |
Khetri | ||
32 |
Fatehpur | ||
33 |
Lachhmangarh | ||
34 |
Dhod (SC) | ||
35 |
Sikar | ||
36 |
Danta Ramgarh | ||
37 |
Khandela | ||
38 |
Neem Ka Thana | ||
39 |
Srimadhopur | ||
40 |
Kotputli | ||
41 |
Viratnagar | ||
42 |
Shahpura | ||
43 |
Chomu | ||
44 |
Phulera | ||
45 |
Dudu (SC) | ||
46 |
Jhotwara | ||
47 |
Amber | ||
48 |
Jamwa Ramgarh (ST) | ||
49 |
Hawa Mahal | ||
50 |
Vidhyadhar Nagar |
Voting took place across 199 constituencies, with a staggering voter turnout of about 75.45%. However, a poignant incident in the Karanpur assembly constituency led to the postponement of the election there following the unfortunate demise of the Congress candidate.
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51 |
Civil Lines | ||
52 |
Kishanpole | ||
53 |
Adarsh Nagar | ||
54 |
Malviya Nagar | ||
55 |
Sanganer | ||
56 |
Bagru (SC) | ||
57 |
Bassi (ST) | ||
58 |
Chaksu (SC) | ||
59 |
Tijara | ||
60 |
Kishangarh Bas | ||
61 |
Mundawar | ||
62 |
Behror | ||
63 |
Bansur | ||
64 |
Thanagazi | ||
65 |
Alwar Rural (SC) | ||
66 |
Alwar Urban | ||
67 |
Ramgarh | ||
68 |
Rajgarh Laxmangarh (ST) | ||
69 |
Kathumar (SC) | ||
70 |
Kaman | ||
71 |
Nagar | ||
72 |
Deeg-Kumher | ||
73 |
Bharatpur | ||
74 |
Nadbai | ||
75 |
Weir (SC) | ||
76 |
Bayana (SC) | ||
77 |
Baseri (SC) | ||
78 |
Bari | ||
79 |
Dholpur | ||
80 |
Rajakhera | ||
81 |
Todabhim (ST) | ||
82 |
Hindaun (SC) | ||
83 |
Karauli | ||
84 |
Sapotra (ST) | ||
85 |
Bandikui | ||
86 |
Mahuwa | ||
87 |
Sikrai (SC) | ||
88 |
Dausa | ||
89 |
Lalsot (ST) | ||
90 |
Gangapur | ||
91 |
Bamanwas (ST) | ||
92 |
Sawai Madhopur | ||
93 |
Khandar (SC) | ||
94 |
Malpura | ||
95 |
Niwai (SC) | ||
96 |
Tonk | ||
97 |
Deoli-Uniara | ||
98 |
Kishangarh | ||
99 |
Pushkar | ||
100 |
Ajmer North |
The state, led by the Congress under the leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, witnessed a tense electoral battle between the BJP and Congress, echoing the historical seesaw of power transitions in Rajasthan. With the exit polls indicating a potential shift in governance, the BJP emerged as a prominent contender, projected to secure around 100-120 seats, while the Congress was expected to claim approximately 101 ± 12 seats.
101 |
Ajmer South (SC) | ||
102 |
Nasirabad | ||
103 |
Beawar | ||
104 |
Masuda | ||
105 |
Kekri | ||
106 |
Ladnun | ||
107 |
Deedwana | ||
108 |
Jayal (SC) | ||
109 |
Nagaur | ||
110 |
Khinwsar | ||
111 |
Merta (SC) | ||
112 |
Degana | ||
113 |
Makrana | ||
114 |
Parbatsar | ||
115 |
Nawan | ||
116 |
Jaitaran | ||
117 |
Sojat (SC) | ||
118 |
Pali | ||
119 |
Marwar Junction | ||
120 |
Bali | ||
121 |
Sumerpur | ||
122 |
Phalodi | ||
123 |
Lohawat | ||
124 |
Shergarh | ||
125 |
Osian | ||
126 |
Bhopalgarh (SC) | ||
127 |
Sardarpura | ||
128 |
Jodhpur | ||
129 |
Soorsagar | ||
130 |
Luni | ||
131 |
Bilara (SC) | ||
132 |
Jaisalmer | ||
133 |
Pokaran | ||
134 |
Sheo | ||
135 |
Barmer | ||
136 |
Baytoo | ||
137 |
Pachpadra | ||
138 |
Siwana | ||
139 |
Gudha Malani | ||
140 |
Chohtan (SC) | ||
141 |
Ahore | ||
142 |
Jalore (SC) | ||
143 |
Bhinmal | ||
144 |
Sanchore | ||
145 |
Raniwara | ||
146 |
Sirohi | ||
147 |
Pindwara-Abu (ST) | ||
148 |
Reodar (SC) | ||
149 |
Gogunda (ST) | ||
150 |
Jhadol (ST) |
News24-Today’s Chanakya State Analysis for 2023 offered a detailed insight into the expected outcomes, forecasting the Congress with a vote share of 41% ± 3%, the BJP with 39% ± 3%, and other parties garnering roughly 20% ± 3% of the votes.
The anticipation and curiosity surrounding the election results were palpable, as they carried the promise of shaping the political landscape of Rajasthan. The potential shift in power indicated by the exit polls fuelled speculations about whether the BJP could mark its return to governance or if the Congress would maintain its hold in the state.
151 |
Kherwara (ST) | ||
152 |
Udaipur Rural (ST) | ||
153 |
Udaipur | ||
154 |
Mavli | ||
155 |
Vallabhnagar | ||
156 |
Salumber (ST) | ||
157 |
Dhariawad (ST) | ||
158 |
Dungarpur (ST) | ||
159 |
Aspur (ST) | ||
160 |
Sagwara (ST) | ||
161 |
Chorasi (ST) | ||
162 |
Ghatol (ST) | ||
163 |
Garhi (ST) | ||
164 |
Banswara (ST) | ||
165 |
Bagidora (ST) | ||
166 |
Kushalgarh (ST) | ||
167 |
Kapasan (SC) | ||
168 |
Begun | ||
169 |
Chittorgarh | ||
170 |
Nimbahera | ||
171 |
Bari Sadri | ||
172 |
Pratapgarh (ST) | ||
173 |
Bhim | ||
174 |
Kumbhalgarh | ||
175 |
Rajsamand | ||
176 |
Nathdwara | ||
177 |
Asind | ||
178 |
Mandal | ||
179 |
Sahara | ||
180 |
Bhilwara | ||
181 |
Shahpura | ||
182 |
Jahazpur | ||
183 |
Mandalgarh | ||
184 |
Hindoli | ||
185 |
Keshoraipatan (SC) | ||
186 |
Bundi | ||
187 |
Pipalda | ||
188 |
Sangod | ||
189 |
Kota North | ||
190 |
Kota South | ||
191 |
Ladpura | ||
192 |
Ramganj Mandi | ||
193 |
Anta | ||
194 |
Kishanganj (ST) | ||
195 |
Baran-Atru (SC) | ||
196 |
Chhabra | ||
197 |
Dag (SC) | ||
198 |
Jhalrapatan | ||
199 |
Khanpur | ||
200 |
Manohar Thana |
The declaration of the election results held the key to the state’s future, determining whether the tradition of alternating power or a significant change in leadership would unfold in Rajasthan. The election outcome would ultimately set the course for governance and policies, influencing the trajectory of the state’s development and political landscape for the foreseeable future.
Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2018
Constituency | Winner | Party | |
1 |
Sadulshahar | Jagdish Chander | INC |
2 |
Ganganagar | Raj Kumar Gaur | IND |
3 |
Karanpur | Gurmeet Singh Kooner | INC |
4 |
Suratgarh | Rampratap Kasniyan | BJP |
5 |
Raisinghnagar (SC) | Balveer Singh Luthra | BJP |
6 |
Anupgarh (SC) | Santosh | BJP |
7 |
Sangaria | Gurdeep Singh | BJP |
8 |
Hanumangarh | Vinod Kumar | INC |
9 |
Pilibanga (SC) | Dharmendra Kumar | BJP |
10 |
Nohar | Amit Chachan | INC |
11 |
Bhadra | Balwan Poonia | CPI(M) |
12 |
Khajuwala (SC) | Govind Ram Meghwal | INC |
13 |
Bikaner West | Bulaki Das Kalla | INC |
14 |
Bikaner East | Sidhi Kumari | BJP |
15 |
Kolayat | Bhanwar Singh Bhati | INC |
16 |
Lunkaransar | Sumit Godara | BJP |
17 |
Dungargarh | Girdharilal Mahiya | CPI(M) |
18 |
Nokha | Bihari Lal Bishnoi | BJP |
19 |
Sadulpur | Krishna Poonia | INC |
20 |
Taranagar | Narendra Budania | INC |
21 |
Sardarshahar | Bhanwar Lal Sharma | INC |
22 |
Churu | Rajendra Singh Rathore | BJP |
23 |
Ratangarh | Abhinesh Maharshi | BJP |
24 |
Sujangarh (SC) | Master Bhanwarlal Meghwal | INC |
25 |
Pilani (SC) | J. P. Chandelia | INC |
26 |
Surajgarh | Subhash Poonia | BJP |
27 |
Jhunjhunu | Brijendra Singh Ola | INC |
28 |
Mandawa | Narendra Kumar | BJP |
29 |
Nawalgarh | Dr. Rajkumar Sharma | INC |
30 |
Udaipurwati | Rajendra Singh Gudha | BSP |
31 |
Khetri | Jitendra Singh | INC |
32 |
Fatehpur | Hakam Ali Khan | INC |
33 |
Lachhmangarh | Govind Singh Dotasara | INC |
34 |
Dhod (SC) | Parasram Mordiya | INC |
35 |
Sikar | Rajendra Pareek | INC |
36 |
Danta Ramgarh | Virendra Singh | INC |
37 |
Khandela | Mahadev Singh | INC |
38 |
Neem Ka Thana | Suresh Modi | INC |
39 |
Srimadhopur | Deependra Singh Shekhawat | INC |
40 |
Kotputli | Rajender Singh Yadav | INC |
41 |
Viratnagar | Indraj Singh Gurjar | INC |
42 |
Shahpura | Alok Beniwal | IND |
43 |
Chomu | Ramlal Sharma | BJP |
44 |
Phulera | Nirmal Kumawat | BJP |
45 |
Dudu (SC) | Babulal Nagar | IND |
46 |
Jhotwara | Lalchand Kataria | INC |
47 |
Amber | Satish Poonia | BJP |
48 |
Jamwa Ramgarh (ST) | Gopal Meena | INC |
49 |
Hawa Mahal | Mahesh Joshi | INC |
50 |
Vidhyadhar Nagar | Narpat Singh Rajvi | BJP |
The Rajasthan Assembly Elections in 2018 held on December 7th to elect representatives for the 200-seat Legislative Assembly. The election witnessed a fierce contest between the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, and the Indian National Congress (INC), aiming to reclaim power under the leadership of Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot.
51 |
Civil Lines | Pratap Singh Khachariyawas | INC |
52 |
Kishanpole | Ameen Kagzi | INC |
53 |
Adarsh Nagar | Rafeek Khan | INC |
54 |
Malviya Nagar | Kalicharan Saraf | BJP |
55 |
Sanganer | Ashok Lahoty | BJP |
56 |
Bagru (SC) | Ganga Devi | INC |
57 |
Bassi (ST) | Laxman Meena | IND |
58 |
Chaksu (SC) | Ved Prakash Solanki | INC |
59 |
Tijara | Sandip Kumar | BSP |
60 |
Kishangarh Bas | Deepchand | BSP |
61 |
Mundawar | Manjeet Dharmpal Choudhary | BJP |
62 |
Behror | Baljeet Yadav | IND |
63 |
Bansur | Shakuntala Rawat | INC |
64 |
Thanagazi | Kanti Prasad Meena | IND |
65 |
Alwar Rural (SC) | Tika Ram Jully | INC |
66 |
Alwar Urban | Sanjay Sharma | BJP |
67 |
Ramgarh | Shafia Zubair | INC |
68 |
Rajgarh Laxmangarh (ST) | Johari Lal Meena | INC |
69 |
Kathumar (SC) | Babulal | INC |
70 |
Kaman | Zahida Khan | INC |
71 |
Nagar | Wajib Ali | BSP |
72 |
Deeg-Kumher | Vishvendra Singh | INC |
73 |
Bharatpur | Subhash Garg | RLD |
74 |
Nadbai | Joginder Singh Awana | BSP |
75 |
Weir (SC) | Bhajan Lal Jatav | INC |
76 |
Bayana (SC) | Amar Singh | INC |
77 |
Baseri (SC) | Khiladi Lal Bairwa | INC |
78 |
Bari | Girraj Singh | INC |
79 |
Dholpur | Shobha Rani Kushwaha | BJP |
80 |
Rajakhera | Rohit Bohra | INC |
81 |
Todabhim (ST) | Prithviraj Meena | INC |
82 |
Hindaun (SC) | Bharosi Lal | INC |
83 |
Karauli | Lakhan Singh Meena | BSP |
84 |
Sapotra (ST) | Ramesh Chand Meena | INC |
85 |
Bandikui | Gajraj Khatana | INC |
86 |
Mahuwa | Omprakash Hudla | IND |
87 |
Sikrai (SC) | Mamta Bhupesh | INC |
88 |
Dausa | Murari Lal Meena | INC |
89 |
Lalsot (ST) | Parsadi Lal Meena | INC |
90 |
Gangapur | Ramkesh Meena | IND |
91 |
Bamanwas (ST) | Indira Meena | INC |
92 |
Sawai Madhopur | Danish Abrar | INC |
93 |
Khandar (SC) | Ashok | INC |
94 |
Malpura | Kanhiya Lal | BJP |
95 |
Niwai (SC) | Prasant Bairwa | INC |
96 |
Tonk | Sachin Pilot | INC |
97 |
Deoli-Uniara | Harish Meena | INC |
98 |
Kishangarh | Suresh Tak | IND |
99 |
Pushkar | Suresh Singh Rawat | BJP |
100 |
Ajmer North | Vasudev Devnani | BJP |
The campaign was marked by heated rhetoric, addressing various issues like unemployment, farmer distress, and governance. Both parties engaged in extensive canvassing and rallies across the state to secure voter support.
101 |
Ajmer South (SC) | Anita Bhadel | BJP |
102 |
Nasirabad | Ramswaroop Lamba | BJP |
103 |
Beawar | Shankar Singh | BJP |
104 |
Masuda | Rakesh Pareek | INC |
105 |
Kekri | Raghu Sharma | INC |
106 |
Ladnun | Mukesh Bhakar | INC |
107 |
Deedwana | Chetan Dudi | INC |
108 |
Jayal (SC) | Manju Meghwal | INC |
109 |
Nagaur | Mohan Ram | BJP |
110 |
Khinwsar | Hanuman Beniwal | RLP |
111 |
Merta (SC) | Indira Devi | RLP |
112 |
Degana | Vijaypal Mirdha | INC |
113 |
Makrana | Roopa Ram | BJP |
114 |
Parbatsar | Ramniwas Gawdiya | INC |
115 |
Nawan | Mahendra Choudhary | INC |
116 |
Jaitaran | Avinash Gehlot | BJP |
117 |
Sojat (SC) | Shobha Chouhan | BJP |
118 |
Pali | Gyanchand Parakh | BJP |
119 |
Marwar Junction | Khushveer Singh | IND |
120 |
Bali | Pushpendra Singh | BJP |
121 |
Sumerpur | Joraram Kumawat | BJP |
122 |
Phalodi | Pabba Ram Bishnoi | BJP |
123 |
Lohawat | Kishna Ram Vishnoi | INC |
124 |
Shergarh | Meena Kanwar | INC |
125 |
Osian | Divya Maderna | INC |
126 |
Bhopalgarh (SC) | Pukhraj | RLP |
127 |
Sardarpura | Ashok Gehlot | INC |
128 |
Jodhpur | Manisha Panwar | INC |
129 |
Soorsagar | Suryakanta Vyas | BJP |
130 |
Luni | Mahendra Bishnoi | INC |
131 |
Bilara (SC) | Heera Ram | INC |
132 |
Jaisalmer | Rooparam | INC |
133 |
Pokaran | Saleh Mohammad | INC |
134 |
Sheo | Ameen Khan | INC |
135 |
Barmer | Mewaram Jain | INC |
136 |
Baytoo | Harish Chaudhary | INC |
137 |
Pachpadra | Madan Prajapat | INC |
138 |
Siwana | Hameersingh Bhayal | BJP |
139 |
Gudha Malani | Hemaram Choudhary | INC |
140 |
Chohtan (SC) | Padma Ram | INC |
141 |
Ahore | Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit | BJP |
142 |
Jalore (SC) | Jogeshwar Garg | BJP |
143 |
Bhinmal | Poora Ram Choudhary | BJP |
144 |
Sanchore | Sukhram Bishnoi | INC |
145 |
Raniwara | Narayan Singh Dewal | BJP |
146 |
Sirohi | Sanyam Lodha | IND |
147 |
Pindwara-Abu (ST) | Samaram Garasiya | BJP |
148 |
Reodar (SC) | Jagasi Ram | BJP |
149 |
Gogunda (ST) | Pratap Lal Bheel | BJP |
150 |
Jhadol (ST) | Babulal Kharadi | BJP |
The election results, declared on December 11th, witnessed a sweeping victory for the Indian National Congress, securing a clear majority by winning 99 seats out of the 200. The BJP, despite its efforts, managed to secure 73 seats, while other parties and independents won 27 seats combined. The decisive win propelled Ashok Gehlot to the position of Chief Minister, with Sachin Pilot assuming the role of Deputy Chief Minister.
151 |
Kherwara (ST) | Dayaram Parmar | INC |
152 |
Udaipur Rural (ST) | Phool Singh Meena | BJP |
153 |
Udaipur | Gulab Chand Kataria | BJP |
154 |
Mavli | Dharamnarayan Joshi | BJP |
155 |
Vallabhnagar | Gajendra Singh Shaktawat | INC |
156 |
Salumber (ST) | Amrit Lal Meena | BJP |
157 |
Dhariawad (ST) | Gotam Lal Meena | BJP |
158 |
Dungarpur (ST) | Ganesh Ghogra | INC |
159 |
Aspur (ST) | Gopi Chand Meena | BJP |
160 |
Sagwara (ST) | Ram Prasad | BTP |
161 |
Chorasi (ST) | Rajkumar Roat | BTP |
162 |
Ghatol (ST) | Harendra Ninama | BJP |
163 |
Garhi (ST) | Kailash Chandra Meena | BJP |
164 |
Banswara (ST) | Arjun Singh Bamniya | INC |
165 |
Bagidora (ST) | Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya | INC |
166 |
Kushalgarh (ST) | Ramila Khadia | IND |
167 |
Kapasan (SC) | Arjun Lal Jingar | BJP |
168 |
Begun | Rajendra Singh Bidhuri | INC |
169 |
Chittorgarh | Chandrabhan Singh Aakya | BJP |
170 |
Nimbahera | Udai Lal Anjana | INC |
171 |
Bari Sadri | Lalit Kumar | BJP |
172 |
Pratapgarh (ST) | Ramlal Meena | INC |
173 |
Bhim | Sudarshan Singh Rawat | INC |
174 |
Kumbhalgarh | Surendra Singh | BJP |
175 |
Rajsamand | Kiran Maheshwari | BJP |
176 |
Nathdwara | C. P. Joshi | INC |
177 |
Asind | Jabbar Singh | BJP |
178 |
Mandal | Ram Lal | INC |
179 |
Sahara | Kailash Chandra Trivedi | INC |
180 |
Bhilwara | Vitthal Shankar Avasthi | BJP |
181 |
Shahpura | Kailash Chandra Meghwal | BJP |
182 |
Jahazpur | Gopichand Meena | BJP |
183 |
Mandalgarh | Gopal Lal Sharma | BJP |
184 |
Hindoli | Ashok Chandna | INC |
185 |
Keshoraipatan (SC) | Chandrakanta Meghwal | BJP |
186 |
Bundi | Ashok Dogara | BJP |
187 |
Pipalda | Ramnarayan Meena | INC |
188 |
Sangod | Bharat Singh Kundanpur | INC |
189 |
Kota North | Shanti Kumar Dhariwal | INC |
190 |
Kota South | Sandeep Sharma | BJP |
191 |
Ladpura | Kalpana Devi | BJP |
192 |
Ramganj Mandi | Madan Dilawar | BJP |
193 |
Anta | Pramod Jain Bhaya | INC |
194 |
Kishanganj (ST) | Nirmala Sahariya | INC |
195 |
Baran-Atru (SC) | Panachand Meghwal | INC |
196 |
Chhabra | Pratap Singh | BJP |
197 |
Dag (SC) | Kaluram Meghwal | BJP |
198 |
Jhalrapatan | Vasundhara Raje | BJP |
199 |
Khanpur | Narendra Nagar | BJP |
200 |
Manohar Thana | Govind Prasad | BJP |