Assembly Election Results 2023: How educated are new MLAs in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won three of the five states. While, the BJP retained power in Madhya Pradesh, it ousted the Congress from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, the Congress secured victory in Telangana and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) won in Mizoram.

Which party won how many seats in 5 states? Here's an overview Data collected from MyNeta.info and a non-profit organisation, PRS Legislative Research, show that: > Total candidates: 174 > Candidates who are graduate or above: 128 (74%) > Among 40 candidates who won: The proportion of MLAs with a post-graduate degree increased from 28 per cent in 2018 to 40 per cent in 2023. As many as 40 per cent MLAs have a graduate degree in Mizoram. Tap here to read all bout Mizoram > Total candidates: 2534 > Candidates who are graduate or above: 1105 (44%) > Among 230 candidates who won: 36 per cent of MLAs hold a graduate degree and 35 per cent a postgraduate degree.

The proportion of MLAs with a school education and those with at least a graduate degree remained similar in 2023, when compared to 2018. However, 78 per cent of women and 69 per cent of men elected to the Madhya Pradesh Assembly have at least a graduate degree. Seven members have doctorates.

Tap here to read all about the Madhya Pradesh Election result 2023 > Total candidates: 2290 > Candidates who are graduate or above: 1143 (50%) > Among 119 candidates who won: 72 MLAs elected in 2023 have at least a graduate degree. This is 15 per cent lower than the number in 2018 when 85 candidates had at least a graduate degree. As many as 24 per cent of MLAs hold a post-graduate degree and 36 per cent hold a graduate degree.