Raipur: Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale held a press conference regarding the Lok Sabha elections. He said that compared to the state, 24 thousand 109 polling stations have been created. The final publication of the voter list was made today. There are 1, 01,80,405 male voters and 1,03,32,115 female voters. There are 732 third-gender voters.
He told, the total number of voters in Chhattisgarh is 2,05,13,252. The total number of voters in the age group of 18 to 19 were 4,94,452.
The total number of youth voters after the last publication is 5,77,184. A total of 82,732 voters have increased during the revision period. Deletion during revision has increased the number of voters by 90,596. The number of 80+ voters is 2,03,326.
Key Issues for Contesting Lok Sabha Elections:
- Rural Development and Agriculture: Both parties will focus on farmers’ welfare, infrastructure development, and rural electrification.
- Tribal Welfare: A critical demographic with specific needs and aspirations. Both parties will vie for their support.
- Unemployment and Education: Rising unemployment, particularly among youth, and education quality will be key concerns.
- National Issues: National security, inflation, and economic growth will also play a role, potentially influencing voters’ decisions.
Challenges:
- Anti-incumbency against Congress: The ruling party needs to address potential fatigue and deliver on pre-election promises.
- BJP’s internal dynamics: Factionalism within the party could hamper its campaign efforts.
- JCC’s impact: It’s unclear how much JCC will dent the traditional players’ vote share.
The Lok Sabha contest is expected to be close, with both major parties in a tight race. However, predicting an outright winner at this stage is difficult. Much will depend on the campaign strategies, candidate selection, and emerging issues in the coming months.
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