ramani@shakti.ernet.in (06/16/91)
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 91 11:57:06 +0530
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Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh):
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The Late Mr Rajiv Gandhi, was leading from the Amethi Lok Sabha
constituency in early trends as counting began amidst tight
security at the collectorate here today.
According to election authorites, there are more than
nine lakh voters, an average of more than 40 per cent votes
cast in the poll on May 20 and repoll on June 12.
According to the returning officer, Mr A K Jain, he
would declare the winner even if it is late Rajiv Gandhi. Only
the election certificate will be given to his family.
In the event of Mr Rajiv Gandhi getting elected, the
election commission May in due course notify a bye-election to
fill the vacancy.
Election rules provide for countermanding an election if
a candidate dies before polling begins, but the death of a
nominee before the results are out does not not alter the poll
process.
Mr Gandhi's poll agent, Captain Satish Sharma, MP, was
not present as counting began a little later than 8 A.M. On a
sombre note. But local congress-i leaders were present at the
counting centre.
Ahmedaba
The BJP was leading in three
constituencies --Junagadh, Dhandhuka and Patan while the
congress(i) was in the lead in two constituencies--dohad and
bulsar, both reserved, after first round of counting here
today.
The Janata Dal(G) was in the lead in another reserve
constituency chhota-udaipur.
Lucknow
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Counting of votes this morning started first for those
seats where the polling was held on May 20.
Among the important constituencies in this phase is
fatehpur from where the former Prime Minister, Mr V.P.Singh,
is seeking re-election.
Counting also started in amethi, the constituency of
assassinated former Prime Minister, Mr Rajiv Gandhi.
In the evening, counting would start for those seats
where polling was held yesterday.
The important constituencies in this phase are Ballia
from where the Prime Minister, Mr Chandra Shekhar is seeking
re-election as a Samajwadi Janata party nominee, and lucknow
the constituency of BJP leader, Mr A.B.Vajpayee.
The counting trends are expected to be available by noon
today.
End of article