Sat Nov 23 18:23:32 UTC 2024: ## BJP Wins Aurangabad East Seat in Close Contest Against AIMIM
**Aurangabad, Maharashtra –** In a closely contested race, the BJP’s Atul Save has defeated AIMIM’s sitting MLA Imtiaz Jaleel in the Aurangabad East constituency of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. With final results showing Save ahead by approximately 2,100 votes, the victory marks a significant win for the BJP and a setback for the AIMIM.
The counting was a nail-biting affair, with both candidates leading at various points throughout the day. While the Election Commission’s website is yet to officially confirm the results, Jaleel’s son, Bilal Jaleel, has confirmed his father’s defeat.
The Aurangabad East constituency, despite the recent renaming of the district to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, retained its previous name for the election. This victory comes just days after Jaleel alleged the casting of bogus votes in the constituency and presented video evidence to the press, calling for an investigation. The Maharashtra Assembly elections took place on Wednesday, with counting concluding Saturday.
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