Vote Tally Change in Sringeri Assembly Recount Affects Congress Candidate
Sringeri seat recount: Raje Gowda’s vote tally reduced by 255; BJP supporters celebrate
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In the recent recount of postal ballots for the Sringeri Assembly constituency in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, Congress candidate T.D. Raje Gowda's vote count was reduced by 255 votes. This change follows a close original count where he won by just 201 votes against BJP's D.N. Jeevaraj, leading to celebrations among BJP supporters.
- 01T.D. Raje Gowda's vote count decreased by 255 votes after recount.
- 02The recount was conducted as per High Court instructions.
- 03Originally, Raje Gowda won by a margin of 201 votes.
- 04BJP supporters celebrated the recount results.
- 05The verification process continued until midnight.
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In the Sringeri Assembly constituency in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, the vote tally for Congress candidate T.D. Raje Gowda was reduced by 255 votes following a recount of postal ballots. This recount was conducted under the directives of the High Court and concluded on May 2, 2026. Initially, Raje Gowda had secured victory over his closest rival, D.N. Jeevaraj of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), by a narrow margin of 201 votes. The reduction in his vote count has led to celebrations among BJP supporters, indicating a shift in the electoral dynamics of the constituency.
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The recount results could influence voter sentiment and future political strategies in the region.
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