Chhattisgarh Exit Poll Result 2023 LIVE: Congress likely to storm back to power

Chhattisgarh Exit Polls Latest Updates: According to P-Marq exit poll prediction, Congress seems to have a clear edge over BJP in the 90-member Assembly. As per the survey, BJP is likely to get anywhere between 35 to 42 seats, while Congress is expected to get 46 to 54 seats. The number required to form the government in the state is 46. As compared to the last Assembly elections, Congress has gained ground in the Central region, which boasts of nearly two-third seats. This is being seen as the major reason as to why the Congress is likely to come back to power. The BJP, meanwhile, has gained in vote share in the North and the Bastar regions as compared to the last election.

Chhattisgarh was one among the five poll-bound stages where the voting for the Assembly election was held in two phases. The polling for 90-member Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly concluded on November 7 and 17, respectively. In the first phase, voting was held for 20 seats in 12 districts under Bastar division. The first phase recorded a voter turnout of 78 per cent. 

The remaining 70 constituencies underwent polling in the second phase that saw a footfall of 68.15 per cent voters.

The important candidates in the fray are Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo, along with several other leaders from Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.

The contest in Chhattisgarh is between Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress party, which is looking to retain its power in the state, and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The results of Chhattisgarh Assembly election 2023 will be announced on December 3 along with the other four states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and Telangana.

Ahead of the announcement of results, all eyes are on the exit poll results.

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Disclaimer: P-MARQ The methodology is random stratified sampling using predominantly three techniques Field surveys, CATI, and IDIs with key people in districts and assembly constituencies. We then use a probabilistic model to determine the number of seats a party is going to win from the estimated vote share The survey results have been adjusted in proportion to reflect the state and district population across age - groups, religion, gender and caste The questions in the survey were designed to reflect the current scenario electorally and politically and to gauge the critical factors that might play a role in the voting preference of a voter There is error margin of 3%

Methodology of exit polls: The methodology is random stratified sampling using predominantly three techniques Field surveys, CATI, and IDIs with key people in districts and assembly constituencies. Pollsters then use a probabilistic model to determine the number of seats a party is going to win from the estimated vote share.