By Priyanka Deshpande
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Dec 01, 2023
Chhattisgarh was one among the five poll-bound states where the voting for the Assembly election was held in two phases on November 7 and 17.
The 90-member Legislative Assembly Election results are scheduled for December 3. Take a look at some interesting & little known facts related to the politics & elections in the state.
Vaishali Nagar and Balodabazar in Chhattisgarh are the only two constituencies with vacant MLA seats among the 90 constituencies.
The highest margin was secured by Congress’ Akbar Bhai in Kawardha with 59,284-vote lead in the 2018 election.
The highest margin was secured by Congress’ Akbar Bhai in Kawardha with 59,284-vote lead in the 2018 election.
In the 2018 elections, Bijapur saw the lowest number of voter turnout, even though Manendragarh is the smallest electorate constituency.
Kasdol is the largest constituency with 361,421 eligible electors in 2023 elections.
Manendragarh is the smallest constituency with 134,578 electors.
Raipur City North constituency has had the highest number of third-gender voters in 2018 and 2023.
Over the last 3 elections, the BJP has maintained control over five constituencies – Mungeli, Beltara, Raipur City South, Bindranawagarh &Vaishali Nagar.
Over the last 3 elections, the INC has maintained control over eight constituencies – Lundra, Ambikapur, Sitapur, Kharsia, Pali-Tanakhar, Khujji, Mohala-Manpur & Konta.
Chhattisgarh reserves 39 out of its 90 Assembly seats, with 29 constituencies designated for Scheduled Tribes and 10 for Scheduled Castes.