Congress Triumphs: Chander Mohan Claims Victory in Panchkula

In a surprising electoral outcome, Chander Mohan, representing the Congress party, defeated Gian Chand Gupta, the sitting MLA and outgoing Speaker of the Haryana Assembly, in the Panchkula constituency by 1,997 votes. The election was held on October 5, and results were declared on Tuesday.

In a surprising turn of events, Congress' Chander Mohan emerged victorious over Gian Chand Gupta, a key political figure in Haryana's outgoing Assembly. Mohan, the elder son of former chief minister Bhajan Lal, won the Panchkula seat by a margin of 1,997 votes.

The crucial polling took place on October 5, with the counting stretching into Tuesday, bringing an end to a closely-watched contest.

Mohan's victory over the sitting MLA and Assembly Speaker signals a significant shift in the political landscape of the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)