June 4th 2024.
Initial trends from the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Punjab show that the Congress party is leading in six constituencies, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in four constituencies. This is according to the latest updates from Chandigarh.
The Congress is currently leading in the Amritsar, Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, and Patiala seats, while the AAP is ahead in Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib, Sangrur, and Bathinda seats. These trends indicate a close competition between the two parties in the state.
An interesting development in these elections is that independent candidate and radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh is leading in the Khadoor Sahib constituency. Another noteworthy candidate, Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, son of one of the assassins of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is currently leading in the Faridkot constituency.
Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who has been a three-time MP, is currently trailing from the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat against her main opponent, AAP nominee Gurmeet Singh Khuddian. As per the Election Commission's website, Harsimrat is trailing by a margin of just 490 votes.
The counting of votes for all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and the sole Chandigarh seat began at 8 am today, with tight security measures in place. This is a crucial day for all the candidates and their supporters, as the results will determine the fate of the state's representation in the central government. Stay tuned for more updates.
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