In a dramatic turn of events in the Nanded constituency (16), Dr. Santukrao Marotrao Hambarde of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken the lead from Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao of the Indian National Congress (INC). Earlier, the Congress candidate was ahead, but as vote counting progresses, the BJP has surged forward with a margin of 4,371 votes.
- Leading Candidate: Dr. Santukrao Marotrao Hambarde
- Leading Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Trailing Candidate: Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao
- Trailing Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Votes for BJP Candidate: 65,546
- Votes for Congress Candidate: 61,175
- Margin: 4,371 votes
This shift in momentum highlights the competitive nature of the Nanded constituency, traditionally considered a Congress stronghold. The counting is still underway, and the outcome will be pivotal in shaping the political scenario in Maharashtra.
