Election Commission

“The Bankipur by-election recorded a voter turnout of 34.24 per cent, according to the Election Commission.”

“According to the Election Commission, the Bankipur bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 34.24 per cent.”

“Satish Patel secured 55,481 votes”

“Rabari received 24,851 votes”

“Patel won the contest by a margin of 30,630 votes”

“With the victory, the BJP's tally in the 182-member Gujarat Assembly has increased to 162”

“The Congress now has 12 MLAs”

“the Aam Aadmi Party holds five seats”

“The remaining members include two Independents and one Samajwadi Party legislator”

“Following the rival claim, the EC asked both the Mamata Banerjee-led camp and the Ritabrata faction to submit their responses by 5. 30pm on July 6.”

“While Mamata's camp filed its reply within the deadline, the rebel faction was granted an extension until 5. 30pm on July 10.”