Rudrapur: In a surprising turn of events during the Uttarakhand civic elections, a ward member candidate was left deeply shocked after receiving only one vote, which was his own.
This unusual outcome has become a topic of discussion, highlighting the candidate’s lack of support even from his family, relatives, friends, and acquaintances.
Varun Kumar, received only one vote out of 367 voters
In Rudrapur, the counting of votes continued peacefully until late night in 17 municipal bodies of Udham Singh Nagar district. However, in one of the municipal bodies, the candidate contesting for the ward member election could not secure any votes beyond his own. In Nagla Nagar Palika, the candidate, Varun Kumar, received only one vote out of 367 voters, making him the subject of widespread discussion.
One NOTA vote and six invalid votes were recorded
The winning candidate, Devendra Yadav, secured 165 votes, while Gangavati Devi, who came second, received 118 votes. Chirag Sharma, who came third, garnered six votes. Varun Kumar, who came fourth, had to be content with just his own vote. Additionally, one NOTA vote and six invalid votes were recorded. The market is abuzz with conversations about Varun Kumar, the candidate who received only one vote.
A councillor candidate lost by just one vote
In another dramatic incident, a councillor candidate lost by just one vote, leading to a heated demand for a recount. In Haridwar Ward No. 12 Nirmala Cantonment, BJP candidate Kiran Jaisal won the councillor post by a single vote, defeating independent candidate Vikas Kumar (Vicky). The close contest saw Kiran Jaisal leading over Congress candidate Amresh Devi.
Vikas Kumar demanded a recount from the administration
The counting of votes for the civic elections took place at Bhalla Inter College in Haridwar. After losing by one vote, Vikas Kumar demanded a recount from the administration. When his request was denied, he created a ruckus and repeatedly demanded a recount. The situation escalated, prompting the police to intervene and remove Vikas Kumar from the counting venue. These incidents highlight the unpredictable nature of elections and the intense emotions involved in the democratic process.
