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
The second phase of polling to its 90-seat Assembly has begun on November 17, spread over 22 districts in the state. A total of 70 seats will go to polls today as part of the second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh.
The timing for polling is from 8 a am to 5 pm, except nine polling booths in the Naxal-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Rajim district, where voting will be held from 7 am to 3 pm.
The timing for polling is from 8 a am to 5 pm, except nine polling booths in the Naxal-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Rajim district, where voting will be held from 7 am to 3 pm.
The polling in the firs t phase was concluded on November 7, and the results will be declared on December 3. The Model Code of Conduct has already come into effect in Chhattisgarh.
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ITBP jawan killed in blast by Naxalites Gariaband
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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.
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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.
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BJP, Congress forgot to work for people, says Independent candidate Ajit Kukrej
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68-year-old PVTG voter Rambharosa Bhunjia casts his vote at Bindranavagarh polling station
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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.
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Dasmi Bai, 87 years, casts her vote at Kunkuri polling station
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Voters of Baiga tribe group of Kota Assembly cast their votes in Bilaspur
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CM Bhupesh Baghel casts his vote at polling booth number 57 in Jheet village of Patan constituency
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BJP will win in MP, Chhattisgarh: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
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Rs 15,000 per year in women's accounts, says Priyanka Gandhi
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Women have given their blessings to BJP, says former CM Raman Singh
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Third gender voters cast their votes in polling stations in Bilaspur
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First Published: Nov 17 2023 | 9:16 AM IST