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| Source: Election Commission of India |
New Delhi, June 23, 2025:
In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has clinched a resounding victory in the Assembly Constituency 87 - Visavadar bye-election in Gujarat.
Italia Gopal emerged as the clear winner following the final count from all 21 rounds, signaling a strong mandate for the AAP in the region.
According to data released by the Election Commission of India, Italia Gopal of the Aam Aadmi Party secured a total of 75,942 votes, comprising 51.04% of the total votes polled.
This impressive performance positioned him significantly ahead of his rivals in this crucial Gujarat constituency.
The bye-election witnessed a keen three-cornered contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Kirit Patel, finishing as the runner-up.
Patel garnered 58,388 votes, accounting for 39.24% of the total votes.
The Indian National Congress (INC) candidate, Nitin Ranpariya, secured the third position with 5,501 votes, translating to 3.7% of the vote share.
Key Highlights of the Visavadar Bye-Election Results:
Total Votes Polled: The bye-election saw a total of 148,786 votes, consisting of 148,669 EVM votes and 117 postal votes.
Decisive Margin: Italia Gopal's victory demonstrates a substantial lead over the BJP, underscoring AAP's growing influence in the Visavadar constituency.
NOTA Votes: A notable 1,716 voters chose the "None of the Above" (NOTA) option, representing 1.15% of the total votes.
Independent Performance: Among the independent candidates, Hiteshbhai Premjibhai Vagasiya received the highest number of votes, securing 3,224 votes, which is 2.17% of the total.
The comprehensive nature of Italia Gopal's win, as confirmed by the Election Commission of India's final count, sets a significant tone for the political landscape in Gujarat.
Detailed Candidate Performance (Descending Order of Votes):
The following is a complete breakdown of all candidates' performances in the Visavadar Bye-Election, based on the data provided by the Election Commission of India:
1. ITALIA GOPAL
Party: Aam Aadmi Party
Total Votes: 75,942 (EVM Votes: 75,906, Postal Votes: 36)
% of Votes: 51.04%
2. KIRIT PATEL
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party
Total Votes: 58,388 (EVM Votes: 58,325, Postal Votes: 63)
% of Votes: 39.24%
3. NITIN RANPARIYA
Party: Indian National Congress
Total Votes: 5,501 (EVM Votes: 5,491, Postal Votes: 10)
% of Votes: 3.7%
4. HITESHBHAI PREMJIBHAI VAGHASIYA
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 3,224 (EVM Votes: 3,224, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 2.17%
5. NOTA
Party: None of the Above
Total Votes: 1,716 (EVM Votes: 1,716, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 1.15%
6. SANJAY HITESHBHAI TANK
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 874 (EVM Votes: 873, Postal Votes: 1)
% of Votes: 0.59%
7. SOLANKI ROHIT BADHABHAI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 522 (EVM Votes: 522, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.35%
8. PARMAR RAJESHKUMAR PREMJIBHAI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 510 (EVM Votes: 510, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.34%
9. KISHORBHAI KANKAD
Party: Praja Shakti Democratic Party
Total Votes: 479 (EVM Votes: 479, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.32%
10. PATEL BINALKUMAR VISHNUBHAI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 404 (EVM Votes: 404, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.27%
11. RAJ PRAJAPATI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 294 (EVM Votes: 293, Postal Votes: 1)
% of Votes: 0.2%
12. NIRUPABEN NATVARLAL MADHU
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 285 (EVM Votes: 283, Postal Votes: 2)
% of Votes: 0.19%
13. SURESH MALAVIYA
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 200 (EVM Votes: 200, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.13%
14. YUNUSBHAI HUSUNBHAI SOLANKI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 129 (EVM Votes: 128, Postal Votes: 1)
% of Votes: 0.09%
15. TULSI LALAIYA
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 123 (EVM Votes: 121, Postal Votes: 2)
% of Votes: 0.08%
16. RAJNIKANT VAGHANI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 117 (EVM Votes: 116, Postal Votes: 1)
% of Votes: 0.08%
17. NARIGARA BHARATBHAI S PRAJAPATI
Party: Independent
Total Votes: 78 (EVM Votes: 78, Postal Votes: 0)
% of Votes: 0.05%