Aditya Devilal Chautala, the grandson of former Deputy Prime Minister Devilal, contesting as the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) candidate has emerged victorious in the Dabwali assembly seat in Haryana, defeating Congress party's Amit Sihag of INC, who won the last election in the constituency, by a margin of 56,074 votes. Another major contender here was Digvijay Singh Chautala from the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), who is the great-grandson of former Deputy Prime Minister Devilal. The counting of votes began at 8 am today in Dabwali and is continuing.

How many candidates were in the fray?

The election which highlighted the deep-rooted political legacies in the region had 12 candidates in the fray.

What was the 2019 mandate in Dabwali?

Conversely, n the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, Amit Sihag of the INC emerged victorious, defeating Aditya of the BJP by a margin of 15,647 votes, or 9.96 percent. The INC secured a vote share of 42.57 percent, indicating a solid presence in the constituency.

What are the issues for Dabwali residents this election?

Dabwali has an electorate of around 1.5 lakh, and local issues such as unemployment and healthcare are prominent in voters’ minds. Aditya aimed to connect with voters through his family legacy, emphasising agricultural reforms and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, Digvijay’s campaign focused on development and effective governance, which aimed to attract voters who seek stability.