Nashik: In a significant political event, Kishor Darade, the Mahayuti alliance candidate, secured a decisive victory in the Nashik Teacher Constituency election, marking his second consecutive win. The election results were announced after a rigorous counting process that began early Monday morning.
Massive Turnout and Enthusiastic Participation
The counting of votes took place at the Central Warehouse Corporation in Ambad MIDC, Nashik. The process commenced at 8 AM with 64,848 ballot papers to be counted. The turnout was impressive, reflecting the high engagement and interest among the teacher voters in the region.
Results Breakdown
In the initial rounds, Kishor Darade established a significant lead. He received 1,775 votes in the first round and an additional 6,633 votes in the second round, maintaining a strong lead with a total of 8,408 votes. The counting of second-preference votes continued late into the night to determine the final outcome. (Nashik Teacher Constituency Election Result 2024)
The official results are as follows:
- Kishor Darade (Mahayuti)
- First-preference votes: 26,316
- Vivek Kolhe (Independent)
- First-preference votes: 16,688
- Sandeep Gulve (Maha Vikas Aghadi)
- First-preference votes: 16,340
Darade’s lead was substantial, with a margin of 9,628 votes over his closest competitor.
Procedural Challenges
The election faced a few procedural challenges. Some votes were invalidated due to voters using their own pens instead of the ones provided, and others were disqualified for incorrect numbering or marking multiple preferences for a single candidate. Despite these issues, the election process was efficiently managed.
Administrative Efficiency
The election officials worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth counting process. The first round of counting concluded by 4 PM, while the entire process wrapped up by 10 PM, taking approximately 14 hours to count all 64,848 votes.
Kishor Darade’s Victory Speech
Following his victory, Kishor Darade thanked his supporters and reiterated his commitment to improving the educational sector. He promised to continue working diligently to address the needs and concerns of the teacher community
