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1181 candidates in the running for Chhattisgarh assembly elections in two phases

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 November 2023
A total of 1,181 candidates are contesting in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, with 223 candidates competing in the first phase and 958 candidates in the second phase. The highest number of candidates withdrew their names from the Raipur City South constituency. The second phase covers 70 constituencies with 163,144,479 voters. The first phase focuses on Naxalite-affected districts and has 223 candidates competing for 20 seats. Vote counting will occur on December 3.
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