Sun Nov 24 08:59:13 UTC 2024: ## Narrow Victory for Maharashtra Congress President in Sakoli Assembly By-election

**Mumbai, [Date]** – Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole secured a narrow victory in the Sakoli assembly constituency by-election, defeating BJP challenger Avinash Brahmankar by a mere 208 votes. Patole, the incumbent MLA, garnered 96,795 votes compared to Brahmankar’s 96,587. Independent candidate Somadatta Karanjekar trailed significantly with 18,309 votes.

While Patole’s win prevents a significant loss for the Congress, the overall election results saw a resounding victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, with the Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi suffering a major defeat. The close contest highlights the intense political rivalry in the region.

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