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Six-Cornered Fight for Gujarat's Umreth Seat in April 23 Bypoll

The by-election for Gujarat's Umreth Assembly seat will be a six-cornered contest on April 23. The main candidates are Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan from Congress and Harshad Parmar from the BJP, alongside a BNJD candidate and three Independents. The poll was necessitated by the death of the sitting BJP MLA, Govind Parmar. Counting of votes for this Anand district constituency is scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: Gujarat Umreth Bypoll: 6 Candidates in Fray for April 23 Vote

  • Six-cornered contest confirmed
  • BJP & Congress are main contenders
  • Bypoll caused by sitting MLA's death
  • Voting on April 23, results May 4
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Gujarat: BJP, Congress to face off in six-cornered Umreth bypoll

Gujarat's Umreth Assembly bypoll on April 23 sees a six-cornered contest between BJP, Congress, BNJD, and Independents. Counting on May 4.

"The by-election to the constituency... is scheduled to be held on April 23, with counting of votes set for May 4. - Election Officials"

Gandhinagar/Anand, April 9 The by-election to Gujarat's Umreth Assembly seat will see a six-cornered contest after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Thursday, with election authorities confirming the final list of candidates.

According to officials, six candidates remain in the fray for the constituency after scrutiny and withdrawals were completed on April 9, the final date under the Election Commission's schedule.

The candidates include Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan of the Congress, Harshad Parmar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Maulik Shah of the Bharatiya National Janta Dal, and three Independents - Jiteshkumar Sevak, Nirupa Madhu and Mahendra Parmar.

Officials said that all valid nominations were retained after the withdrawal deadline ended and that symbols had been allotted to each of the contesting candidates in accordance with the Commission's guidelines.

The by-election to the constituency, located in Anand district, is scheduled to be held on April 23, with counting of votes set for May 4.

The official notification for the poll was issued on March 30, and nominations were accepted until April 6, followed by scrutiny on April 7 and the withdrawal deadline on April 9.

The Umreth seat is one of the 182 constituencies in the state Legislative Assembly and forms part of the Anand Lok Sabha segment as well.

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of sitting BJP MLA Govind Parmar, who had represented the constituency.

Polling will be conducted using electronic voting machines, with arrangements being made by district authorities to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.

The constituency has a significant electorate and has historically witnessed contests primarily between the BJP and Congress, with changing electoral patterns over the years.

The Model Code of Conduct came into force after the announcement of the by-election schedule, and election authorities have initiated preparations to ensure a free and fair poll.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a voter from Anand district, I just hope the candidates focus on local issues - water, roads, and employment. Sometimes these by-polls become about national politics, but we need solutions for our daily problems. 🤞 Hope the best candidate wins.
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Vikram M
The BJP candidate Harshad Parmar has a big responsibility to retain this seat for the party. With the late MLA Govind Parmar's legacy, people might expect continuity in development work. Congress's Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan will have to put up a very strong campaign.
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Rohit P
So many independents! Jiteshkumar Sevak, Nirupa Madhu, Mahendra Parmar... they might not win, but they can definitely affect the outcome. Voters should think strategically. A fragmented vote sometimes helps the weaker major party.
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Sarah B
The schedule is quite tight - voting on April 23 and results on May 4. The Model Code of Conduct is crucial to ensure a level playing field. I hope the election authorities strictly monitor spending and campaigning. Free and fair elections are the bedrock of democracy.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, I feel the article just states facts but misses the human angle. What are the key issues in Umreth? What did the late MLA achieve? What do the candidates promise? This is just procedural reporting. Voters need more substance to make an informed choice.

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