Gujarat Bypolls: High-Stakes Battle in Visavadar and Kadi

The Gujarat Assembly by-elections for Visavadar and Kadi are underway. Voting saw a turnout of nearly 57%. The bypolls see candidates from BJP, Congress, and AAP contesting. The BJP is aiming to break its losing streak in Visavadar since 2007, while AAP and Congress pose formidable challenges.

The crucial by-elections in Gujarat's Visavadar and Kadi assembly seats began on Monday with vote counting underway. The elections, held on June 19, saw a voter turnout of 57.90% in Kadi and 56.89% in Visavadar.

Contesting parties include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), each fielding strong candidates. Experts highlight BJP's challenge in Visavadar, a seat it hasn't secured since 2007.

Kadi's bypoll holds significance following the death of BJP MLA Karsan Solanki, with the seat now reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. The results could potentially shift the dynamics in Gujarat's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)