Nagpur, June 22 (IANS). The counting of votes for Maharashtra Legislative Council by-election from Nagpur Local Swarajya Sanstha constituency has started at 8 am on Monday. In this election, there is a direct contest between Dr. Rajiv Potdar of BJP and Atul Londhe of Congress.
According to the information, four special teams have been formed for counting of votes. Each team includes counting observers, counting assistants and micro observers. The counting of votes is being done on four tables, including one table specifically set aside for tabulation. The administration has kept the security arrangements at the counting center tight so that the process can be conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner.
However, looking at the current numbers, the victory of BJP candidate Dr. Rajeev Potdar is considered almost certain. The administration has completed all preparations for the counting of votes and extensive security arrangements have been made.
It is noteworthy that voting for Nagpur Local Self-Government Constituency was concluded on Thursday, in which a record voter turnout of 98.44 percent was recorded. Out of total 836 voters, 823 public representatives exercised their franchise. In this election, the general public does not vote, rather the elected representatives of local bodies cast their votes.
Most of the discussion regarding the election results is about the mathematics of votes. Congress had 169 votes out of total 836 voters. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes are on how strongly the Congress votes remain with its candidate and whether cross voting takes place.
Let us inform that this by-election has been organized to fill the vacant seat due to the resignation of Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule from the Legislative Council membership after being elected to the Maharashtra Assembly in 2024. As part of the election process, the notification was issued on May 25, whereas after the voting, now all eyes are on the counting of votes and the final result.
At the same time, 14 polling stations were set up across the district. In which polling stations were set up in various tehsil and city council offices including Narkhed, Katol, Kalmeshwar, Savner, Parshivni, Kanhan-Pimpri, Ramtek, Mauda, Kamthi, Nagpur City, Wanadongri and Butibori. Members of the respective Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Corporation and Cantonment Board voted at these centres.
–IANS
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