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Rajasthan assembly polls 2023: A look at key constituencies, contestants

IndiaTimes Friday, 24 November 2023
Rajasthan is set to vote for assembly elections on Saturday, with polling taking place in 199 out of 200 constituencies. The fate of 1,875 candidates, including 183 female contestants, will be decided by a total of 5,26,90,146 voters. Key constituencies to watch include Sardarpura, Jhalarapatan, Tonk, Nathdwara, Jhotwara, and Churu. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will contest in Sardarpura, while former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje will contest in Jhalarapatan. Sachin Pilot will face Ajit Singh Mehta in Tonk. The Congress won 99 seats in the 2018 elections, while the BJP won 73.
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