Congress party clinched a resounding victory in Hassan

Shreyas Patel, Congress candidate, won against JDS's Prajwal Revanna

The Congress has reclaimed this seat after a 20-year hiatus

In a dramatic turn of events, the Congress party clinched a resounding victory in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, marking its first win in two decades. Shreyas Patel, the Congress candidate, emerged triumphant against the Janata Dal (Secular) [JDS] candidate Prajwal Revanna.

Prajwal Revanna, who has been embroiled in controversy due to an ongoing case involving accusations of rape and sexual assault following the circulation of an obscene video, faced a significant defeat. The voters of Hassan decisively turned to the Congress, propelling Patel to a landslide victory.

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The election saw an intense battle, with initial vote counts showing Patel taking an early lead. Revanna, despite a vigorous campaign, could not maintain his footing as the vote tally progressed. By the conclusion of the 16th round of counting, Shreyas Patel was leading with a substantial margin, securing 632,090 votes compared to Revanna’s 589,829. This resulted in a lead of 42,261 votes for Patel.

As the final rounds of counting concluded, Patel’s victory margin stood at 34,129 votes, a clear indication of the electorate’s preference for change. The official announcement of the results is awaited, but the outcome marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Hassan, with the Congress reclaiming the seat after a 20-year hiatus.