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Madhya Pradesh by-poll results 2020: BJP wins 19 of 28 seats, Cong wins other 9

The BJP's tally has now risen to 126 seats in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh assembly, where 116 is the majority mark. The Congress, meanwhile, has taken its number of seats to 96.

By Karan Manral | Updated: Nov 11, 2020 09:35 IST
Madhya Pradesh by-poll results 2020: BJP wins 19 of 28 seats, Cong wins other 9
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The BJP registered a big win in the 28-seat Madhya Pradesh by-polls. While the state's ruling party won 19 seats, Congress won the remaining nine

The by-polls were necessitated as 25 Congress lawmakers rebelled against the party’s Kamal Nath-led government in March, resulting in its collapse. They then joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paving the way for Shivraj Singh Chauhan to return as chief minister for a fourth term.

The lawmakers’ rebellion against the Kamal Nath government had come after Jyotiraditya Scindia left the Congress and joined the BJP.

In order to retain power, the BJP needed to win just nine of the 28 seats on which by-elections were held. In the 230-member Madhya Pradesh assembly the majority mark is 116

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03:29 PM IST

Accept people's decision, says state Congress chief Kamal Nath

As the BJP inched towards a win in MP bypolls, former CM and state Congress chief Kamal Nath was quoted by media as saying he accepts the decision of the people.

02:51 PM IST

BJP workers celebrate outside party office in Indore

BJP workers celebrate outside party office in Indore as party inches towards win in MP bypolls.

02:35 PM IST

BJP consolidates lead in 21 seats

BJP continues to stay ahead in 21 seats. Congress and BSP still leading on six and one seats respectively.

01:54 PM IST

BJP now ahead in 21 seats as Congress slips to six

BJP is now ahead in 21 seats as Congress slips to just six seats while the BSP is leading in one seat.

01:51 PM IST

People have once again entrusted BJP: CM Chouhan

People of Madhya Pradesh have again given their mandate to the BJP which is determined for public welfare, as is evident as per the counting of votes so far: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

01:11 PM IST

BJP in lead but three cabinet ministers trailing

Though the BJP is leading in 19 out of 28 seats where bypolls were held, three ministers of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan cabinet are trailing. They are: Aidal Singh Kansana, Girraj Dandotia and OPS Bhadoria.

12:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan celebrates as BJP races into lead

MP CM Shivraj Soingh Chauhan celebrates as BJP leads in byppolls for 28 seats in the state.

12:26 PM IST

Trends for all 28 seats out, BJP leading in 20

Trends out for all 28 seats, BJP leads in 20, Congress in seven and BSP in one.

11:45 AM IST

BJP leads on 17 seats, Congress nine and BSP one

Latest EC trends show BJP leading on 17 seats, Congress on nine and BSP one. Trends for just one more seat left.

11:32 AM IST

Cong questioning EVMs means BJP is winning: MP home minister

I heard Digvijaya Singh's statement. If he's questioning EVM, it means BJP is winning: BJP leader and MP home minister Narottam Mishra

11:02 AM IST

BJP moves ahead in 16 seats, Congress in eight

BJP leading in 16 out of 28 seats thus far. Congress and BSP leading in eight and one respectively.

10:28 AM IST

BJP inches to victory, leads in 13 seats

The BJP has taken the leadin the MP bypolls, leading in 13 seats thus far, as per official EC trends. Congress and BSP leading in six and one seats respectively.

10:00 AM IST

BJP leads in 11 seats, Cong 4 and BSP 1

BJP, Congress and BSP leading in 11, four and one seats respectively of the 28-seat Madhya Pradesh bypolls, EC trends show.

09:24 AM IST

BJP ahead in two seats, official EC trends show

The ruling BJP is leading in two out of 28 seats, Congress none.

09:04 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan returned for fourth term as CM in March

In March, Jyotraditya Scindia joined the BJP and his 'loyal' MLAs followed, resulting in collapse of the Kamal Nath-led govt. This paved the way for the BJP to return to power with Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a 4-term CM.

First published: Nov 10, 2020 07:04 IST