Will Modi magic out do Gehlot’s welfare pitch? Fate of BJP, Congress in Rajasthan locked in EVMs
A voter turnout of 68.24 per cent was recorded in Rajasthan till 5 pm.
A voter turnout of 68.24 per cent was recorded in Rajasthan till 5 pm.
People are lineup up in voting centres across the state to elect their new government.
On a question of reservation in the name of religion, when asked he said, "That is unconstitutional and cannot be done."
During a series of five poll rallies in Rajasthan, Yogi Adityanath addressed eight assembly constituencies on Thursday.
The saffron party also promised that Kisan Saman Nidhi would be raised to Rs 12,000 per annum and LPG cylinders to deserving Ujjawala beneficiaries would be provided at Rs 450.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that Rajendra Gudha's "Red Diary" conspiracy was hatched in Union Home Ministry.
Shekhawat alleged that Ashok Gehlot didn't provide information on two criminal cases registered against him - one related to a land scam and the other one of loot, rape and sexual offence, in his nomination papers.
Among the prominent candidates figured in the list are Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Assembly Speaker CP Joshi and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot.
Gehlot once again appeared to claim the top job, saying the Congress leadership might have seen something in him as they chose his to lead the state thrice.
The assembly elections in five states will be a major test for all the major political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, in the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
