Early results from the Uttarakhand three-tier Panchayat elections indicate a substantial win for the BJP. Of the 358 district panchayat seats, BJP-supported candidates have won 125. The Congress party also achieved notable success, with 83 seats won by their candidates. Moreover, 150 independent candidates have also been victorious. It is widely believed that a large proportion of these independent winners are sympathetic to the BJP, with several openly supporting the party. The Election Commission is finalizing the vote count and is preparing to release the official results. The election process was carried out efficiently and without major incidents, due to the effective coordination of the state’s administrative and security apparatus.
BJP-Backed Candidates Secure Majority in Uttarakhand Panchayat Polls
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