Sat Nov 23 10:27:45 UTC 2024: **Close Contest in Kundarki By-election as Counting Concludes**

LUCKNOW, INDIA – November 23, 2024 – The counting of votes for the Kundarki Assembly constituency by-election in Uttar Pradesh concluded today, revealing a tight race between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP). The constituency, part of the Moradabad Lok Sabha seat, has not elected a BJP representative since 1993. With a voter turnout of 57.32%, the highest among the nine Uttar Pradesh constituencies holding by-elections on November 20th, Kundarki has drawn significant attention.

The BJP fielded Ramveer Singh, while the SP nominated Haji Rizwan. Notably, most parties contesting, excluding the BJP, chose Muslim candidates. While final results are still being officially announced, the close contest underscores the political significance of the seat.

Across Uttar Pradesh, by-elections in nine constituencies saw varied outcomes. Other notable results include a BJP win in Katehari (with Dharmaraj Nishad securing a significant lead), a victory for the RLD in Meerapur, and the SP’s triumph in Karhal. In Majhawan, BJP’s Suchismita Maurya won, and in Phulpur, the BJP’s Deepak Patel secured victory. In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress won in Vijaypur while the BJP maintained its lead in Budhni.

This news report is based on preliminary information and updates are pending official confirmation.

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