Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP’s Kantilal Amrutiya set to win Morbi seat a month after bridge collapse
The Hindu
After the end of the ninth round of counting of votes for Morbi seat, Mr. Amtrutiya had polled more than 37,500 votes while Mr. Patel got more than 20,000 votes
As the counting for Morbi Assembly seat is underway, where the recent bridge collapse tragedy claimed at least 141 lives, BJP’s Kantilal Amrutiya appeared on course to win from the constituency in Gujarat, taking an unassailable lead of over 16,000 votes over Congress rival Jaynatilal Patel.
After the end of the ninth round of counting of votes for Morbi seat of Saurashtra region, Mr. Amtrutiya had polled more than 37,500 votes while Mr. Patel got more than 20,000 votes.
The Morbi tragedy acted as a catalyst against incumbent MLA and sitting Minister Brijesh Merja, who lost the seat to his former opponent Kantilal Amrutiya.
Also read: Morbi bridge tragedy: PM Modi emphasises ‘detailed and impartial inquiry’
With videos of Mr. Amrutiya wading into muddy waters of the Machchhu to rescue the victims going viral, the act earned Mr. Amrutiya nationwide praise and the sobriquet of “Morbi hero”.
While Mr. Amrutiya had won from the Morbi segment five times in the past, Mr. Patel lost five times to BJP rivals in the previous elections.
The contest turned triangular this time with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fielding Pankaj Ransariya, also a Patidar, but he failed to woo voters.
Kannur leads in the Gold Cup race at the State School Arts Festival, with Thrissur and rivals close behind.
Indian diplomat's meeting with Jamaat Ameer deemed routine by MEA, emphasizing regular diplomatic interactions in Bangladesh.
Government increases TDR compensation for plot owners near water bodies to encourage conservation efforts and attract participation.
Lakshya Sen's inconsistent performance leads to his exit from the India Open, concluding India's challenge in the tournament.
Rooster fights defy state bans in Krishna and Godavari districts, drawing large crowds and illegal betting during Sankranti festivities.
SRM University-AP students excel in athletics, winning three gold medals at the All-India Inter-University Championships 2025-26.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday pledged to mobilise people in resistance against the BJP-led Union government’s “anti-agricultural worker, anti-farmer, anti-worker, anti-people” laws and policies till they are all repealed, the party said on Friday. In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) said the members took the pledge following a three-day meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram.
Celebrated Kannada writer and thinker K. P. Poornachandra Tejaswi’s deep connection with literature, nature, and the Malnad landscape has taken centre stage at Lalbagh’s Republic Day Flower Show, themed ‘Tejaswi Vismaya’.
Pro-Iran rallies in Kashmir and Kargil express solidarity with Iran's regime amid ongoing domestic protests and international criticism.
Expressing the need for more number of socially responsive engineers and lawyers for furthering development of the country, Governor Thaawarchad Gehlot here on Friday lauded St. Aloysius institution for widening its service in the education sector by opening separate institutes for engineering and law
Delhi High Court requests government response on the detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iran amid family concerns for their safety.
Balagere residents launch a road cleaning drive to address ongoing neglect and hazardous conditions causing frequent accidents.
Experience the vibrant performances of Kerala Kalolsavam 2026, showcasing Chavittu Natakam's rich heritage and youthful passion.