Chhattisgarh: Early trends show BJP leading in 9 seats, Congress in 2

Rajnandgaon seat, former CM Bhupesh Baghel is leading with 8,790 votes from sitting MP Santosh Pandey while in Kanker, Congress candidate Biresh Thakur is leading against BJP’s Bhojram Nag

Published on: Jun 4, 2024, 10:15:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading on nine Lok Sabha constituencies including state capital Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg and Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh while Congress is leading in two seats, early trends showed.

Early trends show that the Congress is leading in Kanker and Rajnandgaon seats.

In Rajnandgaon seat, former CM Bhupesh Baghel is leading with 8,790 votes from sitting MP Santosh Pandey while in Kanker, Congress candidate Biresh Thakur is leading against BJP candidate Bhojram Nag.

The counting of votes began at 8am in 33 centres.

The state had recorded 72.8% voter turnout in 11 Lok Seats, voting for which was held in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7 respectively.

In the 2019 polls, the BJP bagged nine seats, while the Congress got two seats.

Several exit polls have predicted victory of BJP on 10-11 seats, while the Congress might get a single seat.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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