BJP’s Mukesh Dalal Triumphs in Surat Lok Sabha Race as Opposition Exits Fray

BJP’s Surat Lok Sabha candidate Mukesh Dalal has won the seat unopposed with all opponents now out of the fray. Here’s what happened.

• BJP’s Mukesh Dalal wins Surat Lok Sabha seat before polls
• Congress candidate’s form rejected, eight others withdraw
• Discrepancies in proposers’ signatures lead to rejection

The BJP has opened its account in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The party’s candidate from Gujarat’s Surat constituency, Mukesh Dalal, has won the polls as all his opponents are now out of the fray.

Congratulating Dalal, Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil said, “Congratulations and best wishes to Mukesh Dalal, candidate for Surat Lok Sabha seat, for being elected unopposed.”