The vote counting is underway in 5 states Tuesday. Talking about Chattisgarh, The congress party is leading in 16 seats, and the ruling BJP in four constituencies in the state. The Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J), formed by ex-chief minister Ajit Jogi was ahead in two seats in Bilaspur division.

Talking about particular seats, Congress was leading in Ramanujganj, Samari, Ambikapur, Katghora, Pali-Tanakhar, Beltara, Saraipali, Basna, Bilaigarh, Baloda bazar, Raipur Rural, Raipur Nagar Uttar, Sanjari balod, Durg rural, Kavardha and Narayanpur seats. While The BJP is ahead in Vaishalinagar, Pamgarh, Bilaspur and Rampur seats.

The state had recorded 76.60 per cent voter turnout. and the counting for all the 90 seats started at 8 am at the district headquarters. The counting of postal ballots was taken up first followed by counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), an election official said.

BJP is seeking a fourth straight term in office under the leadership of Chief Minister Raman Singh, while the Congress is aiming to stage a comeback after being in the opposition for 15 years.

Talking about other states, Congress is leading in Rajasthan and MP. While TRS is marching towards a great victory in Telangana. MNF is leading in Mizoram.