BJP’s Nitin Gadkari Vs Congress’ Vikas Thakare in Nagpur: Current Trends

The polls to elect MPs to the 18th Lok Sabha took place in Nagpur on April 19, marking the commencement of the Parliament elections.

As the clock strikes 5 PM, Nitin Gadkari, BJP's stalwart Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, solidifies his lead in Nagpur with an imposing margin of over 6.1 lakh votes. His closest contender, Congress' Vikas Thakre, trails behind by over 1.2 lakh votes, making Gadkari's victory evident

This story will be updated as more trends come in.

Trends at 5 PM: Nitin Gadkari, BJP's Union Minister, is leading by a substantial margin of over 6.1 lakh votes. His closest competitor, Vikas Thakre of Congress, trails behind by over 1.2 lakh votes with 4.8 lakh votes.

Trends at 4:20 pm: Nitin Gadkari, BJP's Union Minister, is leading by a substantial margin of over 5.7 lakh votes. His closest competitor, Vikas Thakre of Congress, trails behind by over 1.2 lakh votes, confirming Gadkari's likely win.

Trends at 2 pm: At 1:15 pm, Gadkari leads by a significant margin of 3,47,203 votes. His closest rival, Congress' Vikas Thakre, trails with 2,90,538 votes, lagging behind by 56,665 votes to catch up and surpass Gadkari's lead.

Trends at 1:15 pm: Gadkari maintains a commanding lead, with an impressive margin of 277,078 votes. Meanwhile, his closest competitor, Congress' Vikas Thakre, lags behind with 229,869 votes, needing to bridge a gap of 47,209 votes to catch up and surpass Gadkari's surge.

Trends at 12:30 pm: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leading by 36105 votes.

Trend at 11 am: BJP's Nitin Gadkari lead by 1,39,392  votes against Congress' Vikas Thakre who is trailing with 1,05,758 (need 33634 votes to beat the lead).

About Candidates

Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, is the BJP's key candidate, known for advancing infrastructure and modernising India's roads. His vision for Nagpur includes transforming it into a smart city with improved transportation, healthcare, and education.

Challenging him is Vikas Thakare of the INC, celebrated for his grassroots connections and commitment to social welfare. Thakare's campaign focuses on tackling unemployment, enhancing healthcare and education, and promoting inclusive growth, with a strong emphasis on transparency and effective governance.

About Nagpur

Nagpur, a pivotal city in Maharashtra and the state's winter capital, holds immense significance in the political landscape. As the impending Nagpur Lok Sabha election results are today, the city emerges as a crucial battleground with both candidates presenting strong appeals. Gadkari, backed by his stellar track record and the BJP's development agenda, aims to maintain the party's dominance. Meanwhile, Thakare represents the INC's efforts to reclaim ground, offering a compelling alternative vision for Nagpur.

The polls to elect MPs to the 18th Lok Sabha took place in Nagpur on April 19, marking the commencement of the Parliament elections. Throughout the campaign, the BJP highlighted Nagpur as one of the most developed cities under the leadership of Gadkari and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and local MLA, Devendra Fadnavis.

Interestingly, despite its historical ties with the Congress since the first election in 1951, Nagpur has witnessed a shift in allegiance. While traditionally a Congress bastion, the seat favored the party until 2009, with only two terms won by the Forward Bloc and BJP. However, Gadkari's successive victories have solidified the BJP's hold over Nagpur, marking a significant political transformation in the region.