Ravindra Dhangekar breaches BJP bastion of Kasba Peth in Pune
This is the first time since 1995 that the BJP has lost an election in Kasba Peth constituency, and the result has come as a shock to many. The election saw a 50% voter turnout, with people from all sections of society coming out to cast their vote.
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Pune, March 02:Congress party candidate Ravindra Dhangekar has won the election in Pune by a margin of 11,040 votes, defeating BJP candidate Hemant Rasane. The election was hotly contested, with both parties vying for the seat.
This is the first time since 1995 that the BJP has lost an election in Kasba Peth constituency, and the result has come as a shock to many. The election saw a 50% voter turnout, with people from all sections of society coming out to cast their vote.
Congress candidate Ravindra Dhangekar wins Kasbapeth bypoll wins by 11,000 votes.
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Even BJP lost this seat after 28 years. In past it won due to three way contests & this time it faced an opponent in direct contest.#NorthEastElections
The election was held in a peaceful manner, with no reports of any untoward incidents.Ravindra Dhangekar, the newly elected Congress party candidate, has expressed his gratitude to the people of Pune for their support.
He has also promised to work towards the development of the region and to address the concerns of the people.The BJP, on the other hand, has expressed disappointment over the loss but has vowed to continue to work towards the betterment of the region.
The party has also congratulated Ravindra Dhangekar on his victory.