Renu Jogi leads in Kota by-poll in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur, Dec 7 (UNI) Congress nominee Renu Jogi, wife of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, has established a lead of about 4000 votes after the second round of counting in the by-election for the Kota assembly seat in Chhattisgarh.

Counting of votes of the Kota assembly by-election began at 8000 hrs here this morning, amid elaborate security arrangements.

An estimated 78.14 per cent of the 1.46 lakh electorate had exercised their franchise in the December 4 by-poll. It was a battle of prestige for both the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress with Dr Renu Jogi in the fray.

The ruling BJP is eagerly waiting for the poll outcome as Chief Minister Raman Singh will complete three years in office today.

The result is expected by 1100 hrs.

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