The Congress candidates for the Badrinath and Manglaur assembly bypolls in Uttarakhand are currently leading in the vote count, according to officials. Congress' Qazi Nizamuddin is ahead by a significant margin in Manglaur, while Lakhpat Singh Butola is leading in Badrinath. These seats were previously held by the BSP and Congress, respectively, but fell vacant due to the death and resignation of their sitting MLAs.
The results of the bypolls for the Manglaur and Badrinath assembly constituencies in Uttarakhand are being counted today. Both seats witnessed high voter turnout, with Manglaur seeing some violence as well. The Manglaur bypoll was held following the death of the BSP MLA, while the Badrinath seat was left vacant after the Congress MLA resigned. Stay tuned for live updates on the latest results.
With the conclusion of polling on July 10, people eagerly await the by-election results for 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states. The Election Commission's Voter Turnout app reported a moderate to high turnout, with Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu registering the highest and Badrinath in Uttarakhand recording the lowest. However, several incidents of violence and disputes were reported during the day, including a scuffle and stone-pelting when the police forcibly stopped people from voting in Rupauli. Amidst this strife and contention, the outcome of these bypolls will impact the political landscape in these states.
A tragic accident in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district has left eight people feared dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred when a tempo traveller carrying 23 passengers fell into a deep gorge near the Alakananda River on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway. Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami expressed sadness and ordered an investigation into the incident. He also directed officials to provide all necessary assistance to the injured and their families.