Triangular Battle in Gujarat Bypolls Sees High Voter Turnout

The bypolls for two assembly constituencies in Gujarat concluded on Thursday, yielding a voter turnout of 57.9% in Kadi, Mehsana, and 56.89% in Visavadar, Junagadh, according to officials.

Both contests were three-cornered, featuring candidates from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The polls commenced at 7 am, concluding peacefully at 6 pm, with vote counting scheduled for June 23, the official release noted.

Approximately 41 complaints were lodged through the C-Vigil app, out of which 34 were promptly addressed. The state took measures to ensure voter convenience, such as a public holiday and mobile phone deposit facilities. Enforcement agencies have seized assets worth Rs 90.15 lakh since the election announcement on May 26.

(With inputs from agencies.)