New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to announce the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in five states – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram – on October 9, 2023. This is a significant event in the Indian political calendar, as it will mark the beginning of the election season for these states.
The assembly elections in these five states are important for a number of reasons. First, they will be a test of the popularity of the incumbent governments. Second, they will also provide an indication of the mood of the electorate ahead of the 2024 general elections. Third, the outcome of these elections will also have implications for the future of the national parties, such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC).
In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is currently in power. The party won the 2018 assembly elections with a comfortable majority, and it has been in power in the state for the past 15 years. However, the BJP is facing some challenges in the state, such as the ongoing farmer protests and the rising cost of living.
In Chhattisgarh, the INC is currently in power. The party won the 2018 assembly elections by a narrow margin, and it is facing an uphill task to retain power in the state. The BJP is the main challenger to the INC in Chhattisgarh, and the party is hoping to capitalize on the anti-incumbency factor.
In Rajasthan, the INC is also currently in power. The party won the 2018 assembly elections with a comfortable majority, but it is facing internal divisions. The BJP is the main challenger to the INC in Rajasthan, and the party is hoping to make gains in the state.
In Telangana, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is currently in power. The party won the 2018 assembly elections with a landslide victory, and it is the clear favorite to win the upcoming elections. The BJP is the main challenger to the TRS in Telangana, but the party is struggling to make inroads in the state.
In Mizoram, the Mizo National Front (MNF) is currently in power. The party won the 2018 assembly elections with a comfortable majority, and it is the clear favorite to win the upcoming elections. The INC is the main challenger to the MNF in Mizoram, but the party is struggling to make inroads in the state.
The assembly elections in these five states are expected to be closely contested. The outcome of these elections will have a significant impact on the Indian political landscape.