Independent candidate Devendra Gaude secured a narrow victory in the Borim Panchayat Ward No.1 by-election, winning the seat by a margin of just seven votes.
The closely contested by-election witnessed a tight race between the candidates, with Gaude ultimately emerging victorious after the final counting of votes. The slim margin highlighted the intense competition and the importance of every vote in the local body election.
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With this win, Devendra Gaude will now represent Ward No.1 in the Borim Panchayat. The by-election was held to fill the vacant seat in the panchayat, drawing participation from local voters and candidates.
Officials confirmed that the counting process was conducted smoothly, and the final results declared Gaude the winner by a narrow seven-vote lead.
