Mumbai witnessed a dramatic political showdown in the recent ward elections. Tejasvee Ghosalkar from the Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a thunderous victory in Ward 2. Her success story, however, contrasted sharply with the fate of her brother-in-law, Saurabh Ghosalkar.
Close Contest in Ward 7
Saurabh Ghosalkar, representing Shiv Sena (UBT), faced a tough battle in Ward 7. He went head-to-head with BJP candidate Ganesh Khankar. The competition remained neck-and-neck throughout the counting process. In the end, Khankar emerged victorious with a narrow margin of 797 votes.
Technical Glitch Delays Results
The counting for Ward 7 took an unusually long time. Officials encountered a significant issue with one Electronic Voting Machine. This particular EVM displayed the total votes polled as 650. However, it failed to provide the segregation of votes for each candidate. This malfunction created confusion and delayed the final announcement.
The returning officer took charge of the situation. He held discussions with the top two candidates, Ganesh Khankar and Saurabh Ghosalkar. After careful consideration and review of available data, a decision was made. Khankar received 10,148 votes, while Ghosalkar secured 9,351 votes.
Family Fortunes Diverge
The election results highlighted a fascinating family dynamic. Tejasvee Ghosalkar's decisive win in Ward 2 brought joy to the BJP camp. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Saurabh experienced the disappointment of a close loss. This divergence underscores the unpredictable nature of Mumbai's political landscape.
Voters in the city demonstrated their preferences clearly. The BJP strengthened its position with victories in key wards. Shiv Sena (UBT), on the other hand, faced a setback despite putting up a strong fight. The narrow margin in Ward 7 suggests that future contests could be equally competitive.
