The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a clear majority in the Una zila parishad elections, winning 11 out of the 17 seats. The Congress party managed to secure only five seats, while a BJP rebel candidate claimed the remaining one. The results were announced early Tuesday morning after an all-night vote count.
Detailed Results
The BJP-supported candidates who emerged victorious include Pawanjeet Singh from the Mubarikpur ward, Arun Lata from Kutheda Khairla, Yog Raj Yogi from Sohari, Anita Devi from Lathiani, Anu Thakur from Chattaram, Avinash Kumar from Dehlan Upper, Bindu Sharma from Raipur Sahoran, Indu Bala from Panjawar, Pawan Kumar from Ambota, Arti Devi from Chalet, and Gurmukh Singh from Lower Bhanjal.
The Congress candidates who won are Sarwan Singh from Thathal, Sumit Sharma from Takka, Jyoti Bala from Bathu, Sulinder Pal Kaur from Dulehar, and Kewal Singh from Haroli.
The BJP rebel candidate, Chanchala Devi, who was supported by former minister Virender Kanwar, won the Dhanet seat in the Kutlehar Assembly segment.
Celebrations and Reactions
Following the announcement of results, BJP supporters celebrated by carrying Una MLA Satpal Singh Satti on their shoulders. The victory is seen as a significant boost for the party in the region, reflecting its strong organizational base and grassroots support.
The election saw a competitive contest between the BJP and Congress, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force. The results underscore the party's continued influence in local governance in Una district.
