Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Panchayat Poll Winner Reports Losing, Demands Recount
Kajal Bisht was announced as the winner of a local election, but she told officials that she actually got fewer votes than her opponent.
She reported this to the authorities.
A judge is rechecking the votes to determine the real winner.
This election took place in Champawat, Uttarakhand, which is part of the Chief Minister's area.
Kajal Bisht, declared winner, reported fewer votes than her opponent.
She informed authorities about the discrepancy.
The election was for the Tarkuli gram panchayat head.
The gram panchayat is in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
A recount of the votes was ordered.
- Who
- Kajal Bisht and her opponent.
- What
- A declared winner reported losing due to fewer votes.
- When
- Not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Champawat, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To ensure the correct winner is declared.
Original Election Result
Corrected Election Result
Winner
Original Election Result
Kajal Bisht was declared winner.
Corrected Election Result
Sumit Kumar should be declared winner because he received more votes.
- Declared Winner
- Kajal Bisht
- Location
- Champawat, Uttarakhand
- Action
- Recount Ordered
- Panchayat
- Tarkuli gram panchayat
Sources
‘My opponent got more votes than me’: Declared winner of panchayat poll tells authorities
Rival candidate got more votes than me: Panchayat poll ‘winner’ to authorities
In Uttarakhand Panchayat Polls, Winner Says Opponent Got More Votes
