Considered one of the nation’s most keenly watched seats, Amethi turns into a battleground once again. BJP's Smriti Irani enters the fray, yet she seems to lag in the initial vote count. Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma leads with a substantial margin of 161,266 votes. While Smriti had conquered Amethi, defeating Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 elections, Rahul has chosen to contend from Rai Bareli this time. Handing the mantle to Gandhi family confidante Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress looks set to reclaim its erstwhile stronghold.
Amethi clocks a voter turnout of 54.34%
Voting in Amethi was conducted on May 20th, observing a turnout of 54.34%. With all eyes set on the results, the battlefield gets intense. Priyanka Gandhi ardently campaigned for Kishori Lal, and the combined Rahul-Akhilesh rally added to the fervor. The decision of Amethi's populace in electing their MP hangs in the balance...
It’s noteworthy that Rahul Gandhi was previously elected from Amethi in 2004, 2009, and 2014. However, the tables turned in 2019 when he suffered a defeat at the hands of BJP's Smriti Irani, who won by a margin exceeding 50,000 votes.
- 5:31 PM
Kishori Lal Sharma Forges Ahead by 1.61 Lakh Votes
In Amethi, Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma marches ahead of BJP's Smriti Irani with 161,266 votes.
- 4:02 PM
Kishori Lal Leads by 1.19 Lakh Votes
Amethi witnesses Congress's Kishori Lal taking the lead over BJP's Smriti Irani. Kishori is ahead by 119,571 votes.
- 3:27 PM
Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma in the Lead
In a strong showing, Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress takes a lead over BJP’s Smriti Irani by 115,128 votes in Amethi.
- 3:01 PM
'Kishori Bhaiya, I Never Doubted You': Priyanka Gandhi
Amid the resounding strides towards victory, Priyanka Gandhi tweets in support of Kishori Lal Sharma. Sharing a photo with him, she states, 'Kishori Bhaiya, I never had any doubts, I've believed from the start that you would triumph. Congratulations to you and the beloved brothers and sisters of Amethi!'
- 2:34 PM
Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma Edges Past Smriti Irani of BJP
Continuing his lead, Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress pushes ahead of BJP's Smriti Irani with a lead of 95,962 votes.
- 1:45 PM
Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma Stretches Lead
In Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress has surged ahead, leaving BJP's Smriti Irani trailing with a 75,117 vote margin.
- 1:38 PM
Kishori Lal Sharma Receives 247,239 Votes
Congress's candidate Kishori Lal Sharma garners 247,239 votes in Amethi as opposed to Smriti Irani of the BJP with 178,779 votes.
- 1:07 PM
Smriti Irani 62 Thousand Votes Behind
Amethi sees Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma outpace BJP's Smriti Irani by 62,358 votes.
- 12:41 PM
Smriti Irani Trails by 54 Thousand Votes
In the counting process, Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma leads BJP’s Smriti Irani by 54,837 votes.
- 12:06 PM
Amethi's BJP Candidate Smriti Irani Lagging by 47 Thousand Votes
Amethi sees BJP's Smriti Irani lagging considerably as Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma forges ahead by 47,424 votes.
- 11:54 AM
Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma Advances by 45 Thousand Votes
Leading the fray, Kishori Lal Sharma of Congress overtakes BJP's Smriti Irani by 45,718 votes in Amethi.
- 11:43 AM
Smriti Irani 39 Thousand Votes Behind
BJP's Smriti Irani falls behind as Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma maintains a lead with 39,147 votes.
- 11:32 AM
Smriti Irani Down by 32 Thousand Votes
In Amethi, BJP candidate Smriti Irani trails Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma by 32,000 votes.
- 11:24 AM
Amethi's Smriti Irani Trailing by 31 Thousand Votes
With a consistent lead, Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma edges ahead in Amethi, with Smriti Irani trailing by 31,000 votes.
- 11:18 AM
Kishori Lal Sharma Taking the Lead by 29 Thousand Votes
Amethi’s own Kishori Lal Sharma paces ahead, leading by 29,400 votes, with Smriti Irani yet to catch up.
- 11:04 AM
Kishori Lal Sharma Ahead by 23 Thousand Votes
Conquering a hotly contested Amethi seat, Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma outdistances BJP's Smriti Irani by 23,000 votes.
- 10:40 AM
Smriti Irani Falls Behind by 19 Thousand Votes
Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma continues his advance in Amethi, leading by 19,177 votes over BJP's Smriti Irani.
- 9:59 AM
Kishori Lal Sharma Moves Ahead by 9590 Votes
Cementing his position, Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress is leading in Amethi over BJP's Smriti Irani by a margin of 9590 votes.
- 9:28 AM
Kishori Lal Sharma On Top in Amethi
While BJP's Smriti Irani initially led the count, Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma has now taken the frontrunner position.
- 8:52 AM
Initial Trends Put Smriti Irani in the Lead
In the initial tally for Amethi, BJP's Smriti Irani emerges in the lead, facing Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma as a challenger.
- 7:50 AM
Congress Candidate Expresses Gratitude to Voters
On the eve of the count, Amethi's Congress hopeful Kishori Lal Sharma tweeted his thanks to the electorate. He articulated that the outcome of India’s future is imminent. His message conveyed gratitude to all who battled against tyranny in their own ways – journalists, writers, poets, influencers, YouTubers, grassroots workers of the INDIA alliance, and everyone who valiantly withstood the market of lies and hatred cultivated by BJP on FB, Insta, and other social media platforms. 'Your contribution,' he said, 'will be forever chronicled in history, and we shall tell the generations to come that we struggled and never conceded defeat. Your efforts towards preserving the soul of the country are commendable.'
- 7:30 AM
Supporters Abuzz with Excitement
In Amethi, anticipation builds as BJP's Smriti Irani and Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma are locked in a duel. Supporters on both sides are electrified as the tally unfolds. Workers, assembling even before the count began, are vocally supporting their leaders. The significance of this day looms large – not just for Amethi, but for the direction of the entire nation.
- 7:03 AM
Anticipating the Start of Vote Counting
Out of a total of 1,796,098 registered voters in the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, 976,053 (excluding postal ballots) cast their votes. The people eagerly await the start of the count, prepared to begin at 8 AM.
