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Chandrashekhar Krushnarao Bawankule,from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently trailing in the highly contested Kamthi constituency.
NEW DELHI: Chandrashekhar Krushnarao Bawankule, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, is currently trailing by 53,604 votes in the highly contested Kamthi constituency in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Bawankule, a prominent BJP leader and former state minister, is facing a narrow deficit of 2,317 votes as the results continue to unfold, making Kamthi one of the most closely watched seats of the election.
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Bawankule, who has had a strong presence in the region for several years, was hoping to retain his seat in Kamthi, which has historically been a BJP stronghold. The BJP leader, who previously served as the state’s Energy Minister, ran a campaign focusing on infrastructure development, rural welfare, and security issues. However, despite his experience and political stature, Bawankule’s performance is now under scrutiny as the final tally continues.
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The Kamthi constituency, located in the Nagpur district, has been a battleground for both national and regional parties. While Bawankule has benefited from the BJP’s wider influence in Maharashtra, the election has shown that competition from other parties is intensifying, particularly from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
As of now, Bawankule’s trailing position comes as a surprise, as exit polls had predicted a more comfortable victory margin for the BJP across the state. His narrow margin could indicate the changing political dynamics in the region, where local issues and candidate popularity are proving just as critical as party affiliation.
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Bawankule’s lead opponent in Kamthi has capitalized on local grievances and growing concerns over unemployment, agrarian distress, and developmental gaps. The final result will determine whether Bawankule can close the gap and maintain his hold over the constituency or if a shift in voter sentiment signals a new political direction for Kamthi.
As the day progresses, the outcome of this race could provide significant insights into the evolving political landscape in Maharashtra, with both the BJP and its rivals keenly watching the developments.
