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Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Celebrations start at BJP office in Dehradun, as NDA leads on all 5 Lok Sabha seats

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 04, 2024, 19:49:53 IST

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Celebrations start at BJP office in Dehradun, as NDA leads on all 5 Lok Sabha seats

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: As counting is underway in Uttarakhand's five Lok Sabha seats, all attention is riveted on whether the BJP sweeps all the seats in the state for a record third straight term or its citadel is dented by its principal rival Congress which had drawn a blank in both 2014 and 2019 general elections.

Polling to the five Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand was held in the first phase on April 19.It will be interesting to see what the results have in store for the two new candidates fielded by the BJP this time - former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat in place of sitting MP and another former CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in Haridwar and the party's national media in-charge Anil Baluni in place of former CM Tirath Singh Rawat in Pauri Garhwal.

Both Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal are high profile seats won in the past by both the BJP and Congress stalwarts.Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Harish Rawat won the Haridwar seat in 2009 but former BJP chief minister Nishank won it in both 2014 and 2019.The Pauri Garhwal seat is currently held by former BJP chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat.

It was won in 2014 by BJP stalwart Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri and in 2009 by Satpal Maharaj who was in the Congress at that time.Eagerly awaited are also the results of Nainital, Almora and Tehri Garhwal constituencies from where sitting MPs Ajay Bhatt, Ajay Tamta and erstwhile Tehri Royal family's Mala Rajya Lakxmi Shah were repeated respectively.

Exit poll predictions have given all five seats in Uttarakhand again to the BJP.

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19:49 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Trivendra Singh Ravat wins in Haridwar Constituency with a margin of 164056 votes.

Bhartiya Janta Party candidate Trivendra Singh Ravat has won in the Haridwar constituency of Uttarakhand defeating Virendar Rawat of Indian National Congress with a margin of 164056 votes.

19:23 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Anil Baluni leading in Garhwal constituency with a margin of 155839 votes.

Bharatiya Janta Party candidate Anil Baluni is leading with a margin of 155839 votes in Garhwal constituency leaving behind Ganesh Godyal of Indian National Congress, as per the latest update.

18:39 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Trivendra Singh Rawat leading in Haridwar constituency with a margin of 161092 votes.

Bhartiya Janta Party candiadte Trivendra Singh Rawat has secured 648498 votes in Haridwar constituency, leading with a margin of 161092 votes.

18:21 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Ajay bhatt wins from Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar with a margin of 334548 votes

Bhartiya Janta Party candidate Ajay Bhatt wins from Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar defeating Prakash Joshi of Indian National Congress with a margin of 334548 votes.

17:27 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Ajay Tamta leading in Almora by a margin of 224729 votes

Ajay Tamta of Bhartiya Janta Party is leading in the almora constituency of Uttarakhand with a margin of 224729. Next in line is Pradeep Tamta of Indian National Congress.

16:48 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: 'It has now become a 'Mahabharat' for them (NDA) to reach 272,' says former CM Harish Rawat

"The people voted for a change, for INDIA and our alliance. For those who gave the slogan of '400 paar', it has now become a 'Mahabharat' for them to reach 272. They stand nowhere," says Harish Rawat, former chief minister of Uttarakhand.

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16:38 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: 'Today's a historic day' says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

"Today's a historic day. The people gave this opportunity to the BJP and NDA alliance to form the government... I would like to thank all the BJP workers," says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, while addressing party members at the Dehradun office.

16:19 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses party members at Dehradun's office

Amid BJP's leads in all five seats of Uttarakhand, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the party office at Dehradun and addressed the party members. Celebrations are currently going on at the office.

16:00 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at BJP office in Dehradun

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has arrived at the BJP office in Dehradun to celebrate NDA's performance in the state in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

NDA is currently leading on all the five Lok Sabha seats of the state.

15:36 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: Celebrations start at BJP's office in Dehradun, as NDA leads in all 5 seats

Celebrations have started in Dehradun's BJP office by the party leaders and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, as NDA is leading on all the five seats of the state.

Since 2014, the BJP has won all the 5 Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand.

15:18 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Anil Baluni leading by above 1 Lakh votes in Garhwal

Anil Baluni of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading by 1,44,393 votes from Garhwal Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand, as per the latest voting trends of the Election Commission of India.

Ganesh Godiyal of Indian National Congress (INC), and Dheer Singh of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are other key candidates contesting from Garhwal in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

In the Lok Sabha Election 2019, Tirath Singh Rawat (BJP) had won the seat with 4,87,613 votes (68.76% of total votes). Manish Khanduri of Indian National Congress (INC) had secured the second position with 2,02,610 votes (28.57% of total votes). The margin of votes between the two candidates was 2,85,003.

14:47 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah leading by over 2 lakh votes in Terhi Garhwal, Jot Singh Gunsola trails

BJP candidate Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah is leading by 2,19,571 votes in Terhi Garhwal, as per the latest voting trends of the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, Indian National Congress candidate Jot Singh Gunsola is trailing in the seat.

Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jot Singh Gunsola of Indian National Congress (INC), Nemchand of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and Brij Bhushan Karanwal of Bhartiya Rashtriya Ekta Dal are among the key candidates contesting from Tehri Garhwal in the General election 2024.

In the Lok Sabha election 2019, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah of BJP won the seat with a significant majority, securing 64.84% of the total votes cast (5,56,120 votes). Pritam Singh from Indian National Congress (INC) was the runner up with 30.57% of the total votes (2,62,171 votes). There was a margin of 2,93,949 votes between the two candidates.

14:26 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: 'We are forming the government' says Uttarakhand CM and BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami

"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the government brought several schemes for the welfare of poor, farmers, youth...NDA alliance is getting the majority and we are forming the government...In Uttarakhand, BJP is winning all five Lok Sabha seats...." says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

As per the latest voting trends, BJP is leading in all the 5 Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand.

14:17 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Trivendra Singh Rawat ahead of former CM Harish Rawat's son Virendra Rawat in Haridwar

BJP candidate Trivendra Singh Rawat is leading in the Haridwar Lok Sabha seat by 1,00,748 votes, as per the latest data from the Election Commission of India.

On the other hand, Trivendra Singh Rawat's top contender and former CM Harish Rawat's son Virendra Rawat (INC) is lagging behind him in terms of votes.

Trivendra Singh Rawat of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Rawat of Indian National Congress (INC), Jamil Ahmad of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are among the key candidates contesting from Haridwar in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

13:57 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: 'Good that we are getting the opportunity again to serve the people' says BJP candidate from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar

“It’s God’s grace and the public’s faith in Modi ji. It’s good that we are getting the opportunity again to serve the people,” says Ajay Bhatt, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha.

Ajay Bhatt is leading the Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha seat by 306275 votes, as per the latest voting trends.

Ajay Bhatt of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prakash Joshi of Indian National Congress (INC), Akhtar Ali of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are among the key candidates contesting from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

13:52 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Ajay Tamta ahead of Congress' Pradeep Tamta by 1,97,375 votes in Almora

BJP candidate Ajay Tamta is ahead of Congress contender Pradeep Tamta by 1,97,375 votes in Almora in Uttarakhand.

Ajay Tamta of BJP, Pradeep Tamta of Indian National Congress, Narayan Ram of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and others are among the key candidates contesting from Almora in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

In the Lok Sabha election 2019, Ajay Tamta (BJP) had won the seat with 4,30,455 votes (64.96% of total votes). Pradeep Tamta of Indian National Congress (INC) had secured second position with 2,09,836 votes (31.67% of total votes). The margin of votes between the two candidates was 2,20,619.

13:14 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: 'NDA leading with little margin, public has voted for change' stated Harish Rawat

"The candidates of NDA are leading with very little margin...The public has voted for change...For the first time, PM Modi trailed in two rounds of counting...I hope that the INDIA alliance will get the majority," said Harish Rawat, former Uttarakhand CM and Congress leader.Harish Rawat's son Virendra Rawat is contesting against Trivendra Singh Rawat of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Haridwar Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand.

13:05 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: 'Don't draw conclusions' says former CM Harish Rawat

"Just now I have come to know that the initial trends of vote counting, whether from Dehradun or Haridwar, will come from areas where Congress has been in a weak position for a very long time, so seeing those trends, our worker friends will not make any decision. Don't draw conclusions," tweeted Harish Rawat, former CM of Uttarakhand."After the sixth and seventh round of counting, we will brainstorm and what conclusion to draw! The conclusion is of struggle, we will win and the struggle of the workers will be victorious. Best wishes to all of you," he added.

12:32 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: 'Tisri Baar Fir Modi Sarkar, ' says former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat exuded confidence and said that the BJP is winning the elections with a humungous share of votes on 5 out of 5 seats in the state and Prime Minister Modi is poised to form government in the centre for a third consecutive term.Expressing his confidence, Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "With a better margin of votes, Bharatiya Janata Party is 100 per cent winning the elections on 5 out of 5 seats of Uttarakhand.He said, "For the third consecutive PM Modi will be forming a government at the centre by quoting 'Tisri Baar Fir Modi Sarkar'.

11:26 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: BJP candiadtes' Ajay Bhatt , Ajay Tamta leading by 1,16,296 votes in Nainital, and 56,292 votes in Almora respectively

According to the latest voting trends, Ajay Bhatt is leading by 1,16,296 votes in Nainital and Ajay Tamta is leading by 56,292 votes in Almora. Anil Baluni is leading the Garhwal seat by 30,355 votes. Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah is leading on Terhi Garhwal by 22,531 votes. Trivendra Singh Rawat is leading on Haridwar seat by 20,101 votes.

11:18 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Trivendra Singh Rawat leading by 20,101 votes in Haridwar

BJP candidate Trivendra Singh Rawat is leading by 20,101 votes in Haridwar, as per the latest voting trends.

Trivendra Singh Rawat of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Rawat of Indian National Congress (INC), Jamil Ahmad of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are among the key candidates contesting from Haridwar in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

10:51 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Ajay Bhatt leading from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha seat

As per the latest voting trends, BJP candidate Ajay Bhatt is leading from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand. Ajay Bhatt (BJP), Prakash Joshi (INC), and Akhtar Ali (BSP) are among the key candidates contesting from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

10:39 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP's Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah leading in Terhi Garhwal

BJP candidate Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah is leading from Terhi Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency, as per the latest voting trends.Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jot Singh Gunsola of Indian National Congress (INC), Nemchand of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and Brij Bhushan Karanwal of Bhartiya Rashtriya Ekta Dal are among the key candidates contesting from Tehri Garhwal in the General election 2024.

10:17 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leader Ajay Tamta leading from Almora Lok Sabha seat

Ajay Tamta of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading from Almora Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand, as per latest voting trends.

Ajay Tamta of BJP, Pradeep Tamta of Indian National Congress (INC), Narayan Ram of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and others are among the key candidates contesting from Almora in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

10:12 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP candidate Anil Baluni leading from Garhwal

According to the recent voting trends, Anil Baluni of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading from Garhwal Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand. Ganesh Godiyal of Indian National Congress (INC), and Dheer Singh of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are other key candidates contesting from Garhwal in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

09:38 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: 'INDIA is going to cross 300 seats' says Congress candidate from Haridwar

“The entire election is encouraging. People of the country have contested this 2024 election. INDIA is going to cross 300 seats,” says Virender Rawat, Congress candidate from Haridwar Lok Sabha seat.

Trivendra Singh Rawat of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Rawat of Indian National Congress (INC), Jamil Ahmad of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are among the key candidates contesting from Haridwar in the Lok Sabha election 2024.

09:03 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading on all 5 Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand, initial trends suggest clean sweep by BJP

BJP is leading on all the 5 Lok Sabha seats including Haridwar, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, and Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand. Congress and other opposition parties are trailing in the state. In the Lok Sabha election 2019, BJP had clean sweep all the seats of Uttarakhand.

08:55 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP leads on 4 seats in Uttarakhand, Congress trails

As per the latest voting trends, BJP is leading in four Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand. The BJP has been winning all five seats in the state since 2014.

08:47 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: BJP now leading on 2 seats of Uttarakhand

BJP is now leading on 2 seats of Uttarakhand, suggest initial voting trends.

08:31 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: BJP leading in one seat in Uttarakhand

According to the initial trends, BJP is leading in one Lok Sabha seat of Uttarakhand. The counting for all the 5 Lok Sabha seats including Haridwar, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, and Tehri Garhwal continues amid tight security.

08:29 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: 'Haridwar was the fort of Congress but sometimes strongholds have also fallen' says Trivendra Singh Rawat

"Haridwar was the fort of Congress but sometimes strongholds have also fallen. BJP has won from here twice now... BJP is winning all 5 seats in the state with a greater share of votes..." stated Trivendra Singh Rawat, BJP candidate from Haridwar Lok Sabha seat.

08:06 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Counting of votes in Uttarakhand begin

Counting for all the 5 Lok Sabha seats including Haridwar, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, and Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand has begun amid tight security.

07:29 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: 'BJP will win on all five Lok Sabha seats' says BJP candidate from Haridwar

“We are confident. BJP will win on all five Lok Sabha seats (in Uttarakhand) with good margin. Our percentage of the vote will be better than before,” Trivendra Singh Rawat, BJP candidate from Haridwar Lok Sabha said.

07:16 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar recorded highest, Almora being lowest in terms of voter turnout

Uttarakhand saw an overall voter turnout of 55.9% among its 5 Lok Sabha constituencies in Phase 1 polling that took place on April 19. With a turnout of 59.7%, Haridwar witnessed a relatively higher level of voter engagement compared to the state average of 55.9%. This indicates significant interest and involvement of the electorate in the political process, possibly influenced by the high-profile contest between former Chief Ministers Trivendra Rawat and Harish Rawat.The voter turnout in Garhwal stood at 49.9%, slightly below the state average.

Almora recorded the lowest voter turnout among Uttarakhand's constituencies, with 45.4%. Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar boasted the highest voter turnout among all five constituencies, with an impressive 59.9%. Tehri Garhwal recorded a voter turnout of 51.7%, indicating a moderate level of engagement among the electorate in this constituency.

06:55 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: Haridwar, a dramatic clash between two CMs

The showdown in the Haridwar Lok Sabha seat between Virender Rawat and former CM Trivendra Rawat is shaping up to be a riveting political battle, laden with familial and regional dynamics. On one side, BJP candidate Trivendra Rawat is returning to the political arena after a break, while on the other, Virender Rawat, backed by the political legacy of his father, ex-CM Harish Rawat is contesting from Congress.

Trivendra's decision to re-enter politics after a three-year break adds intrigue to the contest, especially considering his previous role as Chief Minister and his influence in urban pockets across Dehradun and Haridwar districts.

06:09 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: 'Security arrangements made as per standards of ECI for votes counting, says SSP Dehradun

The day before the mega counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections on June 4, Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh said that security arrangements have been made as per the standards of ECI and paramilitary forces will also be deployed during counting."Security arrangements have been made as per the standards of ECI, during this time paramilitary forces will also be deployed," SSP Singh told ANI.He said that entry of any other person within a radius of 100 meters will be prohibited, only counting officers and polling agents will be allowed to go there.The SSP said that no person will enter without a pass, everyone has been briefed in this regard and three-tier security arrangements have been made at the counting place.

05:35 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: For ‘gender equality’, BJP vows to take UCC beyond Uttarakhand

From linking its promise of bringing a Uniform Civil Code to the idea of "gender equality" to promising to empower women's self-help groups (SHGs) with the skills and tools required in key service sectors to increase their income, the BJP manifesto placed women's empowerment as a key plank of its political and development agenda. The manifesto said "there cannot be gender equality till such time that Bharat adopts a UCC, which protects the rights of all women". It goes on to reiterate its stand on UCC, "drawing upon the best traditions and harmonising them with modern times". Earlier this year, Uttarakhand became the first state to have a UCC.

05:33 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live:Dehradun DM Sonika reviews counting preparations, instructs officials to follow ECI guidelines

Dehradun District Magistrate and District Election Officer Sonika on Monday inspected Maharana Pratap Sports College and reviewed the counting preparations. During the inspection, she also gave necessary instructions to the concerned officials.The District Election Officer inspected the counting centres set up assembly-wise in the shooting hall and multipurpose hall and checked the arrangements.She instructed the concerned officials to ensure that the secrecy of counting is maintained in the counting hall and the officers should follow the guidelines of the Election Commission of India strictly.The District Magistrate while addressing the media, said that proper preparations for counting have been completed.

05:31 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: Exit polls predict BJP to maintain lead in Haryana, sweep Uttarakhand and Himachal

As voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, exit polls have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will maintain its lead in Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, while also putting up a strong performance in Jammu.Axis My India has predicted 6-9 seats for the BJP-led NDA and 2-4 seats for the INDIA bloc in Haryana. BJP is predicted to get 48 per cent votes, while the INDIA bloc's vote share is expected to be at 44 per cent.Times Now ETG has predicted 7 seats for the BJP-led NDA and three seats for the INDIA bloc.According to 'Today's Chanakya' exit poll by News 24, NDA is expected to win six seats, and Congress is expected to win four seats.

05:30 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Live: Security tightened at counting centers, strong room pan-India ahead of Lok Sabha counting of votes

With hours left before the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in the world's largest democracy, security has been heightened at multiple locations across the country with police and paramilitary forces conducting intensive patrolling.Visuals from the national capital showed that the North-East Delhi District Police along with paramilitary forces were patrolling and checking vehicles in Nand Nagri, Seelampur, Dayalpur, Sonia Vihar and Bhajanpura areas of Delhi.Patrolling is also on at the Connaught Place and Barakhamba areas of Delhi. Security has been heightened at counting centres in Delhi's Khelgaon, Siri Institutional Area and other places as well.Around 70 companies of the security forces have been deployed at all seven counting centres across the national capital as part of the elaborate security arrangements made by the Delhi Police for the vote-counting day.

05:28 (IST) Jun 04

Uttarakhand Election Results 2024 Live: Hat-trick for BJP or dent in its citadel

As Uttarakhand prepares for counting of votes on Tuesday, all attention is riveted on whether the BJP sweeps all the five Lok Sabha seats in the state for a record third straight term or its citadel is dented by its principal rival Congress which had drawn a blank in both 2014 and 2019 general elections. Polling to the five Lok Sabha seats of Uttarakhand was held in the first phase on April 19.It will be interesting to see what the results have in store for the two new candidates fielded by the BJP this time -- former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat in place of sitting MP and another former CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in Haridwar and the party's national media in-charge Anil Baluni in place of former CM Tirath Singh Rawat in Pauri Garhwal.Both Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal are high profile seats won in the past by both the BJP and Congress stalwarts.

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