BJP's Harshad Parmar Takes Lead in Gujarat's Umreth Bypoll
Harshadbhai Parmar of BJP is leading against Congress's Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan in Gujarat's Umreth assembly bypoll. The bypoll was triggered by the death of former BJP MLA Govind Parmar. Despite a voter turnout of 59.04%, Parmar holds a significant lead with 33,745 votes after the ninth round of counting.
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BJP candidate Harshadbhai Parmar has secured a decisive lead over his Congress opponent, Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan, in the ongoing Umreth assembly bypoll in Gujarat, according to the latest vote counts.
The Election Commission data reveals Parmar received 33,745 votes after the completion of the ninth counting round, compared to Chauhan's 23,310. Security remains tight at the count site at BJVM College.
Triggered by the death of former MLA Govind Parmar, this bypoll features Parmar's son in his first major electoral contest. Meanwhile, Congress's Chauhan, a seasoned politician, is navigating the competition as the state's central zone coordinator.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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