Uttar Pradesh: Rangilal, a panchayat election candidate who died three days before polling day, has been elected as a member of Ksetra panchayat after defeating his “alive” opponents in Dharmai village.
Rangilal, was one among the four candidates in fray for the panchayat seat in Mujehna development block died three days before the result was out. This death of the candidated was first made public by district magistrate and returning officer Ajay Kumar Upadhaya said on Monday.
However, there is no provision of cancellation of voting in the event of death of a candidate in panchayat elections, polling was held as per the schedule, Upadhaya said.
According to the counting reports, which held on Sunday says, Rangilal won by a handsome margin, polling a total of 643 votes, while one Rajkumar, came second and got 61 Upadhya added.
Guidelines have been sought from the State Election Commission in this regard, the returning officer said.
According to reports, after the death of Rangilal, the locals had demanded cancellation of the polling but as it was not done they polled in his favor to ensure his victory.
