Sat Nov 23 01:16:26 UTC 2024: ## Arvi Assembly Constituency: Tight Race Predicted in 2024 Maharashtra Elections

**Wardha, Maharashtra –** The Arvi Assembly constituency in Wardha district, Maharashtra, concluded voting on November 20th, 2024, with vote counting scheduled for November 23rd. This rural constituency, part of the Wardha Lok Sabha constituency, saw a total of 18 candidates vying for the seat in the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections, a significant increase from previous elections. The constituency has a history of close contests between the BJP and INC.

In the 2019 elections, BJP’s Dadarao Yadaoraoji Keche won by a 7% margin (12,379 votes) against INC’s Amar Sharadrao Kale, securing a 49.35% vote share. However, the seat has swung between the two parties in previous elections, with Kale winning in 2014 by a narrow 1.85% margin (3,143 votes).

This year’s election saw an estimated voter turnout of 71.43%, a slight decrease compared to 2019’s 67.25%. A total of 265,420 voters were registered, with a gender ratio of 987 female voters per 1,000 male voters.

News18 reporters are stationed at all counting centers to provide live updates on the results, which are expected to be closely contested, given the constituency’s history of tight races. The constituency’s performance in Lok Sabha elections has also shown a fluctuating pattern, with different parties leading in various years. The live results can be found on [link to News18 website].

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