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Voting for Rajasthan's 16th Legislative Assembly Election is underway with 200 constituencies, 25 reserved for Scheduled Tribes and 34 for Scheduled Castes going to the polls. The state's current term lasts from January 15, 2019, to January 14, 2024. Boasting over 5.25 crore voters and 1.4 lakh service voters, the election witnesses a surge of 22 lakh young electors. INC and BJP lead, joined by RLP and BSP. Results, including those of prominent candidates like Gehlot, Raje, and Pilot, are eagerly anticipated on December 3.

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00:00 Well, well, well, what a grand opening and entrance it has been into the election fever.
00:08 The state of Rajasthan is voting and voting in large numbers.
00:13 And to choose a new government is one question that is on everyone's mind.
00:18 Be it the traders, the students, the farming community, all of them are keeping a close
00:24 eye and voting in large numbers in Rajasthan.
00:28 This is the iconic capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, also known as Pink City.
00:33 And grand entrance into the city is synonymous to the fact that this particular state has
00:39 been welcoming alternate governments, alternate parties after every five years.
00:44 Whether Ashok Gahlot would be able to retain the power or BJP would wrest control, it remains
00:50 to be seen on December the 3rd.
00:52 But the news from Rajasthan and the capital city of Jaipur is that the elections, the
00:57 voting is on and it will continue until five o'clock in the evening.
01:02 Rajasthan is currently witnessing the crucial 16th Legislative Assembly election conducted
01:07 in a single phase.
01:08 The voting has begun.
01:10 The state boasts 200 assembly constituencies with 25 seats reserved for scheduled tribes
01:15 and 34 seats for scheduled castes.
01:18 The present assembly's term spans from January 15, 2019 to January 14, 2024.
01:24 Available for a simultaneous announcement on December 3, the election results will reveal
01:28 the political fate of not only Rajasthan, but also Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
01:33 and Mizoram.
01:35 The electoral landscape of Rajasthan encompasses over 5.25 crore general voters with an additional
01:40 1.4 lakh service voters, totaling 5.26 crore electors, according to the electoral rolls.
01:47 Notably, the Election Commission of India reports an impressive enrollment of over 22
01:51 lakh young electors who reached the voting age between January 1, 2023 and October 1,
01:57 2023.
01:58 The vast participation in the electoral process is facilitated through 51,756 polling stations
02:05 strategically placed across the state.
02:08 As the political stage unfolds, the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Jata Party
02:12 emerge as the primary contenders, while the Rashtriya Lok Tantrik Party, led by Hanuman
02:17 Benewal and Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party also play significant roles.
02:22 Reflecting on 2018 Assembly results, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has held the position
02:27 of Rajasthan Chief Minister since the party secured 100 seats and formed the government.
02:31 The BJP, along with BSP and RLP, secured 73, 6 and 3 seats respectively in the same election.
02:39 Key candidates vying for victory in this election include Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot from Congress,
02:44 from the Sadarpura seat, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Rajya Sindhiya from BJP, contesting
02:48 from Jhalra Patan, Sachin Paila from Congress, contesting from Tonk, Hanuman Benewal from
02:54 RLP, contesting from Kinswar, Rajendra Singh Rathore from BJP, contesting from Taranagar,
03:01 Govind Singh Dottasra from Congress, contesting from Lajpannagar, and Satish Punia from BJP,
03:08 from Ambar, among others.
03:11 As the electorate eagerly awaits the results scheduled for release on December 3, One India
03:16 remains committed to providing comprehensive coverage and insights into the unfolding political
03:21 developments.
03:22 Stay tuned for details, updates and analysis.
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