Overall, BJP is ahead in 21 of 28 seats that went to polls, according to the latest trends. In the Scindia stronghold of Gwalior-Chambal region, the BJP is leading in 10 of the 16 seats.
Of the seven seats, the BJP — which held six — is leading in four, while SP, BSP and Independent candidates in one each by margins varying from 1,000 to 2,000 votes.
The result of 28 assembly constituencies in MP will decide the fate of Shivraj Chouhan's government, which requires at least 8 more MLAs for a clear majority in the state assembly.
According to EC data, the gap between the margin of votes secured by Congress and BJP candidates is significant in at least five constituencies — Limbdi, Abdasa, Kaprada, Dang and Karjan.
Usmani lost to the BJP's Jibesh Kumar. Congress’ decision to field him was met with resistance from BJP & also its own party members after he was dubbed ‘Jinnah sympathiser’.
EC officials said tables in a particular hall where votes are being counted have been reduced to 7 from the 14 earlier to maintain social distancing in view of the Covid-19 threat.
In 2015, Tej Pratap Yadav had won from Mahua. He chose Hasanpur this time after rumours that JD(U) could field his estranged wife Aishwarya Rai from Mahua.
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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