Congress Triumphs in Himachal Bypolls with Historic Wins

The Congress party won three out of six assembly bypoll seats in Himachal Pradesh and is leading in another. Notably, Anuradha Rana made history by becoming the second woman to win from Lahaul and Spiti. BJP leads in two remaining constituencies, Dharamshala and Barsar, in tightly contested elections.

In a significant political development, Congress emerged victorious in three assembly bypoll seats in Himachal Pradesh, according to the Election Commission. The party is also leading in one other seat, while BJP candidates maintain leads in two constituencies.

Congress candidates Anuradha Rana, Captain Ranjit Singh, and Rakesh Kalia secured wins in Lahaul and Spiti, Sujanpur, and Gagret respectively. Rana's victory is particularly historic as she becomes the second woman ever to win from the Lahaul and Spiti segment.

The BJP fielded strong contenders in Dharamshala and Barsar, with Sudhir Sharma and Inder Dutt Lakhanpal leading in their respective races. These results come after intense contests and strategic campaigning in the state.