Elections in Chhattisgarh
Elections in Chhattisgarh are being conducted since the formation of the state in 2000, to elect the members of Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha and the members of the Lok Sabha. There are 90 Vidhan Sabha constituencies and 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.[1]
Major Political parties in Chhattisgarh
The BJP and INC have been the most dominant parties in the state since its formation. Other political parties are BSP & JCC.
Lok Sabha elections
It is worth noting that till the year 2000, Chhattisgarh was a part of undivided Madhya Pradesh state.
Total Seats- 11
| Year | Lok Sabha | 1st Party | 2nd Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14th Lok Sabha | BJP 10 | INC 1 | ||
| 2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | BJP 10 | INC 1 | ||
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | BJP 10 | INC 1 | ||
| 2019 | 17th Lok Sabha | BJP 9 | INC 2 | ||
Vidhan Sabha elections
| Year | Vidhan Sabha Election | Party-wise Details | Chief Minister | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | First Assembly* | Total: 90. INC: 48, BJP: 38, Others: 4 | Ajit Jogi | INC | |
| 2003 | Second Assembly | Total: 90. BJP: 50, INC: 37, BSP: 2, NCP: 1 | Dr. Raman Singh | BJP | |
| 2008 | Third Assembly | Total: 90. BJP: 50, INC: 38, BSP: 2 | Dr. Raman Singh | BJP | |
| 2013 | Fourth Assembly | Total: 90. BJP: 49, INC: 39, BSP: 1, Ind: 1 | Dr. Raman Singh | BJP | |
| 2018 | Fifth Assembly | Total: 90. INC: 68, BJP: 15, BSP: 2, JCC(J): 5 | Bhupesh Baghel | INC | |
- The First assembly of Chhattisgarh was constituted on the basis of the Madhya Pradesh state legislative assembly elections held in 1998.
References
- "Elections in Chhattisgarh". elections.in. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
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