Hardeep Singh Bawa Triumphs in Nalagarh Bypoll, Defeats BJP's K L Thakur

Congress' Hardeep Singh Bawa emerged victorious in the bypoll for the Nalagarh assembly seat in Himachal Pradesh, defeating BJP's K L Thakur by 8,990 votes. Bawa, who has a strong background as a five-time president of the Indian National Trade Union Congress' Himachal Pradesh unit, secured 34,608 votes.

Congress' Hardeep Singh Bawa emerged as the winner in the Nalagarh assembly bypoll, beating his closest competitor, BJP's K L Thakur, by a significant margin of 8,990 votes, officials reported on Saturday.

Bawa, known for his tenure as a five-time president of the Indian National Trade Union Congress' Himachal Pradesh unit, garnered a total of 34,608 votes.

The electoral victory underscores Bawa's strong influence and support base in the region, contrasting sharply with Thakur's campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)