Gehlot: 'Not Modi Ji's election,' confident of Congress victory in Rajasthan

As Rajasthan goes to the polls with voting underway in 199 assembly constituencies, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed confidence in Congress's victory. After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Gehlot took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that Modi's speeches lack substance and emphasizing that the state assembly election is not "Modi Ji's election." Gehlot's son, Vaibhav, echoed this confidence, asserting that the BJP is nervous about losing in the state. The Congress leader also addressed allegations against him, dismissing them as fabricated and expressing dedication to the people over the last five years.

The ongoing assembly elections in Rajasthan are crucial as the ruling Congress aims for another term, while the BJP seeks to replace the Ashok Gehlot government, relying on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The voting process, covering 199 out of 200 assembly seats, commenced at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with security arrangements in place to ensure peaceful and fair elections. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3. In the previous 2018 elections, Congress won 99 seats, and the BJP won 73, leading to Gehlot assuming the CM position with support from BSP MLAs and independents.