In Shahkot Assembly Seat, the Congress has emerged victorious. Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi has won Shahkot Assembly Bypoll in Punjab by defeating Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Nominee Naib Singh Kohar by 38,802 Votes. It must be noted that in Punjab, the Congress came back to power in March last year after a gap of a decade. To recall, the bypolls in Shahkot bypoll was necessitated following the demise of Akali MLA Ajit Singh Kohar in February this year.
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Shahkot By-Election Results 2018 News Updates: Congress Candidate Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia Wins Shahkot Assembly Seat by 38, 802 Votes
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31 May, 12:55 (IST)
According to latest trends, Congress Candidate is all set to win Shahkot Bypoll in Punjab. With the trends available, Hardev Singh Lali Sherowalia is leading with more than 34000 votes after the 15th round of counting. Meanwhile, SAD candidate Nayab Singh Kohar has alleged tempering with EVM."I think the EVM machines were rigged", he said.
31 May, 11:54 (IST)
In Punjab's Shahkot, Congress is leading with 27049 votes after 11th round of counting. The ruling Congress has fielded Hardev Singh Laddi while Akali Dal has given ticket to Kohar's son Naib Singh Kohar. The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rattan Singh Kakkar Kalan for the Shahkot bypoll.
31 May, 11:45 (IST)
In Punjab's Shahkot, the Congress is ahead of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) by over 25,000 votes while AAP at the third position. According to reports, Congress candidate Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia flashes a victory sign as his lead widens by 25,000 votes in the Shahkot Assembly seat in Punjab.
31 May, 11:40 (IST)
According to latest updates in Shahkot Assembly Seat in Punjab, the Congress party is leading with 44,665 votes, SAD is second in the run with 23,661 votes while AAP has managed to garner about 1058 votes so far. In Shahkot, the interesting contest in the neck and neck fight between the Aam Aadmi Party and NOTA.
31 May, 10:24 (IST)
Latest trends show that the Congress party is leading by 12000 votes from Shahkot assembly seat after the sixth round of counting. Reports state that the counting of votes for the Shahkot assembly constituency bypoll would be held in 17 rounds.
31 May, 10:04 (IST)
Congress candidate leads with 10555 votes after 5th Round in Shahkot Assembly Seat in Punjab. As per latest trends, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gets around 500 votes.
31 May, 09:50 (IST)
According to latest trends, Congress candidate Laddi Sherowalia is leading by around 8,500 votes after the fourth round in Shahkot Assembly Seat in Punjab. The by-poll in Shahkot was necessitated because of the death of SAD MLA Ajit Singh Kohar on February 4, 2018.
31 May, 09:14 (IST)
As per initial trends, Congress is leading in Punjab's Shahkot Assembly seat while Akali Dal is second in the race. Trends show that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has so far got votes less than NOTA.
31 May, 08:53 (IST)
According to initial trends, Congress candidate Laddi Sherowalia leading by around 2000 votes in first round of counting for Shahkot assembly-by poll. It must be noted that Shahkot bypoll was necessitated following the demise of Akali MLA Ajit Singh Kohar in February this year.
31 May, 08:47 (IST)
The counting of votes in Punjab's Shahkot is underway. As per initial trends, Congress party is leading in Punjab's Shahkot assembly constituency.
31 May, 08:20 (IST)
Voting in Shahkot was held on May 28 and over 76 per cent of 1.72 lakh voters exercised their franchise for the assembly seat. Take a look at visuals from a counting centre in Shahkot, counting of votes for the Assembly by-poll has begun.
31 May, 08:09 (IST)
Counting of votes for Shahkot Assembly constituency of Punjab has begun. Shahkot is one of the 117 Assembly seats in Punjab. By-elections will be held in Punjab's Shahkot assembly seat on Monday, May 28.
Chandigarh, May 31: The counting of votes for Shahkot Assembly Bypoll will be held on Thursday from 8 AM onwards. Voting in Shahkot was held on May 28 and over 76 per cent of 1.72 lakh voters exercised their franchise for the assembly seat. The Congress, SAD and AAP are locked in a triangular battle in Shahkot. Stay tuned with LatestLY for LIVE news updates on Punjab’s Shahkot By-Election Results 2018.
In Punjab, the Congress came back to power in March last year after a gap of a decade. The main opposition Aam Aadmi Party, which faced humiliating defeat during Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypoll and civic polls, is desperately looking for the victory. It must be noted that Shahkot bypoll was necessitated following the demise of Akali MLA Ajit Singh Kohar in February this year.
Kohar, a former minister, was elected five times from this seat. His son Naib Singh Kohar has been fielded by the Akali Dal this time. In February last year, Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi had lost to Kohar by nearly 5,000 votes in the assembly elections. The AAP has fielded Rattan Singh as its candidate.
Nearly 76.6 per cent polling has been witnessed on May 28. As many as 1,72,676 voters will decide the fate of 12 candidates who are in the fray. The Shahkot assembly constituency, considered an Akali bastion, had recorded 78.60 per cent polling during 2017 Assembly polls.
The ruling Congress has fielded Hardev Singh Laddi while Akali Dal has given ticket to Kohar's son Naib Singh Kohar. The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rattan Singh Kakkar Kalan for the Shahkot bypoll.
Shahkot By-Elections 2018: Factsheet
Last winner: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Ajit Singh Kohar had won the Shahkot assembly seat in Punjab in the 2017 Assembly Elections.
Reason for bypoll: By-polls were necessitated after the sitting MLA from the Shahkot seat, Ajit Singh Kohar of the Shiromani Akali Dal passed away in February 2018.
Candidates in fray: This year, a total of 12 candidates in the fray for the Shahkot Assembly seat in Punjab. The Congress party that is governing in state has fielded Hardev Singh Laddi while the Akali Dal, the party to which Late MLA Ajit Singh Kohar belonged, has fielded his son Naib Singh Kohar from the seat. The Aam Aadmi Party has given its ticket to Rattan Singh Kakkar.
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