New Delhi: The Congress has won the elections in Rajasthan by over 12,000 votes. With the electoral win in Ramgarh, the Congress now has 100 seats in the 200-member Assembly. Haryana's ruling BJP won the bypoll in Jind, which was a prestige battle for the ruling party ahead of the national election, due by May. The results of the bypolls are crucial for both the BJP and the Congress. The high-stakes election is considered a referendum on the Manohar Lal Khattar government and also a semi-final ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
A high voter turnout was recorded in Jind and Ramgarh assembly constituencies on Monday.
In the Jind assembly by-election, the turnout was recorded at over 70 per cent at 5 PM. The voter turnout in Ramgarh was 78.9 %. The election was postponed following the death of BSP candidate Laxman Singh.
All four major contenders in Jind -- the ruling BJP, Congress, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), which was formed after a split in the INLD -- have pulled out all the stops for a victory, which could prove to be a morale booster for the rank and file.
Here are the Highlights on the Jind, Ramgarh Bypolls:
Jan 31, 2019 14:59 (IST)
BJP's Krishan Middha has won the bypoll in Jind with a margin of over 12,000 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 13:57 (IST)
At the end of Round 9, the BJP has secured 32,180 votes. Digvijay Chautala of the JPP has polled in 22,879 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 13:19 (IST)
BJP leading with a margin of 9408 votes at the end of seveenth round of counting. Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) 19403 votes, Congress 11647 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 12:12 (IST)
In Jind, the BJP has managed to maintain lead after six rounds. BJP's Krishan Middha is leading in 26,412, while Digvijay Chautala of the JPP is trailing behind with 16,372 votes. Randeep Surjewala has polled in 10,038 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 11:36 (IST)
Congress wins Ramgarh seat with a margin of over 12,000 votes. Shafia Zubair received 83,311 votes, while her nearest rival, BJP's Suwant Singh managed 71,083 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 11:24 (IST)
Nineteen rounds of polling have been completed in Ramgarh. Congress's Shafia Zubair is currently leading with 78,413 votes. BJP's Sukhwant Singh has polled in 68,689 votes. Mr Singh has already conceded defeat.
Jan 31, 2019 11:20 (IST)
Shafia Zubair is still leading in Ramgarh. The Congress leader is leading with 74, 399 votes, which is 9,373 votes more than her nearest rival, BJP's Sukhwant Singh.
Jan 31, 2019 11:15 (IST)
After Round 4, the BJP has managed to gain a lead in Jind. The party candidate is leading in 15,481 seats, while Digvijay Chautala has slipped into second position with 13,443 votes. Congress's Randeep Surjewala has manageed to win 7,614 votes.
Jan 31, 2019 11:04 (IST)
Just In: Shafia Zubair leading in 69,283 votes after 16 rounds. The BJP tailing behind with 53,987 votes.
