BJP surprises Rajasthan: Gehlot accepts defeat in unexpected election

New Delhi: In a surprise electoral turn, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023, signaling a significant change in the political landscape of the state. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accepted his defeat as the current party Congress was unexpectedly ousted from power.

Electoral dynamics in Rajasthan have followed a three-decade tradition of voting for the ruling party, and this trend continues as the BJP is set to install the new government. The state witnessed prolonged internal strife within the Congress, which led to the removal of Sachin Pilot as Deputy Chief Minister in 2020. Despite efforts to address issues such as women’s safety, question leaks and internal strife, the Congress was unable to reverse the situation. trend.

Key players in the election included former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who won from Jhalrapatan, and Sachin Pilot, who emerged victorious by a significant margin. Notably, Dia Kumari, a member of the Jaipur royal family, has claimed the Vidyadhar Nagar seat with a substantial lead.

As the BJP prepares to form the government, the political scenario in the state remains dynamic, with regional parties potentially emerging as kingmakers. The unexpected result sets the stage for a changed political narrative in Rajasthan, which has implications for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.