In the recent five assembly elections, the BJP achieved significant success in three key Hindi heartland states. The party reclaimed power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh from the Congress, while maintaining its rule in Madhya Pradesh for an unprecedented fifth term, overcoming a substantial anti-incumbency from a two-decade-long rule.
Following this triumph, the major question for the BJP revolves around the selection of Chief Ministers for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, as the party did not present any potential candidates before the elections.
The BJP clinched substantial victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, dealing a significant blow to the Congress and strengthening its influence in the Hindi heartland.
This success serves as a significant endorsement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sets the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Marking the triple triumph, the BJP leadership savoured the occasion, particularly significant following the party’s recent defeat in its only southern upholder, Karnataka, to the Congress a few months back.
Prime Minister Modi noted that there are already indications from some quarters suggesting that the party’s success in three states in a row hints at a potential consecutive victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Election Results Numbers
- The BJP secured victory in 163 out of 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh, while the Congress got 66 seats.
- In Rajasthan, the BJP won 115 out of 199 seats, leaving the Congress with 69.
- Chhattisgarh saw 54 seats for the BJP and 35 for the Congress.
- In Telangana, the Congress aims to replace the BRS government, winning 64 out of 119 constituencies.
