At 8 am this Sunday, the pivotal moment arrives as the counting of votes begins for the recently conducted assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Notably, Mizoram’s counting has been postponed and is scheduled for Monday.

Where to Follow ECI Results?

For up-to-the-minute and precise updates, head to the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI). This platform provides continuous updates on the trends across 638 assembly constituencies: 230 in Madhya Pradesh, 199 in Rajasthan, 119 in Telangana, and 90 in Chhattisgarh. Expect initial trends around 10-11 am.

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Mizoram, with its 40 assembly segments, went to the polls concurrently with Chhattisgarh’s initial phase.

States and Voting Phases

Chhattisgarh adopted a two-phase polling schedule on November 7 and 17. Mizoram aligned its voting day with Chhattisgarh’s first phase. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana exercised their voting rights on November 17, 25, and 30, respectively.

Why Mizoram’s Counting Deferred?

The decision to postpone Mizoram’s counting to Monday was prompted by representations to the ECI. Advocates highlighted that the original counting day, falling on a Sunday, coincided with the Christian-majority state’s significant day of worship. Both urban and rural populations actively participate in church services on Sundays.

Exit Poll Projections

In Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, a direct contest unfolded between the two national heavyweights—the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. While the BJP currently holds power in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress governs in the other two states. Predictions for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan vary among pollsters, with a majority foreseeing a BJP triumph. Chhattisgarh, despite a late surge from the opposition, is projected to remain with the Congress.

Telangana, on the verge of its first non-BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) government, anticipates a Congress victory. In Mizoram, regional players are poised to outshine the two national parties according to projections.