After 2017 in 2022 also, former CM of Uttarakhand and Congress leader Harish Rawat has to face defeat. From Lalkua assembly seat, BJP candidate Mohan Singh Bisht defeated him by more than 14 thousand votes. Congress had removed Harish Rawat from Ramnagar assembly seat and fielded Lalkuan seat, after which Lalkuan had become a hot seat. Let us tell you that Harish Rawat had contested on two seats in the 2017 assembly elections and lost.
Harish Rawat is sad after the defeat. He said that to me, the results are very surprising. I don’t understand what would be the definition of public welfare and social justice after such heavy inflation, if it was the mandate of the people? After this people who say ‘BJP Zindabad’ do not understand me. He further said that our campaign strategy was inadequate and I accept it as the chairman of the campaign committee.
Harish Rawat said that our efforts to win the hearts of the people of Uttarakhand were little. We were sure that people would vote for change, there must have been a lack in our efforts, I accept it and take responsibility for the defeat. The guys did a great job and I want to thank them. I could not win the trust of the people but I want to congratulate my daughter and all the winning candidates.
Let us tell you that Harish Rawat had contested the assembly elections from two seats (Haridwar Rural and Kichha) in the 2017 assembly elections while being the Chief Minister. But he had to face defeat in both the seats. This time he contested from Lalkuan assembly near Haldwani in Nainital district and this time also the people of the state did not show trust in him and lost the election.