As the outcomes of the Haryana legislative elections begin to unfold, the vote tallying is underway for the much-talked-about Tosham seat. Currently, BJP's Shruti Chaudhary has a lead of 2,610 votes against Congress's Anirudh Chaudhary, having secured a total of 32,816 votes. Tosham is noteworthy for the presence of Virender Sehwag, the legendary cricketer, who advocated for Anirudh Chaudhary.
The Electoral Battle: Cousins Oppose Each Other
This election serves as a political battleground for two kin from one political dynasty, vying under different party banners. The BJP has nominated Shruti Chaudhary, ex-CM Bansi Lal's granddaughter, while Congress fielded his grandson and Shruti's cousin, Anirudh Chaudhary. Both contenders are the third-generation inheritors of Bansi Lal's legacy.
Kiran Chaudhary, the guardian of Bansi Lal's legacy, has secured the Tosham seat for five consecutive terms in the assembly. Anirudh's entry into the fray has rendered this contest particularly fierce.
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- Shruti has amassed 32,816 votes, advancing by 2,610 votes over Anirudh Chaudhary.
- Shruti has accumulated 23,905 votes so far.
Source: aajtak
Sehwag's Campaign on Tosham Turf
Renowned cricketer Virender Sehwag actively campaigned for Congress nominee Anirudh Chaudhary at the Tosham seat. In an exclusive conversation with Aaj Tak, Sehwag expressed his hope that the public of Tosham would come out in great numbers to elect Anirudh.
Sehwag's Brotherly Support for Anirudh
Sehwag proclaimed his duty to support, stating it was customary to rally around when an elder sibling undertakes an endeavor. Upon Sehwag's visit to Tosham, Anirudh Chaudhary remarked how rare it is for a cricketer to engage in campaigns. However, Viru (as Sehwag is endearingly referred to) often steps in, speaking without hesitation. Anirudh expressed gratitude for Viru's presence, sharing that their discussions often veer more towards personal life than cricket.
During the campaign, Sehwag assured the public of Tosham of Anirudh's promise-keeping spirit, bolstered by his bustling administrative experience. He vouched for the crowd, foreseeing joy and blessing in Anirudh's triumph, advocating his trustworthiness to fulfill public aspirations if victorious.
Notably, Kiran Chaudhary, once an elite member of Haryana's Congress leaders, recently transitioned to the BJP. Post her transition, BJP appointed her to the Rajya Sabha, remarking on her eminence in Haryana's Jat community—a strategic gesture by the BJP to establish rapport with the demographic.
A Solid 62% Voter Turnout in Tosham
This election witnessed a significant voter turnout of about 62% in Tosham. In the last legislative assembly elections of 2019, Kiran Chaudhary from Congress clinched victory for the Tosham seat, surpassing BJP opponent Shashi Ranjan Parmar by over 18,000 votes.
