The party went on to register a huge victory by securing a comfortable majority in the polls.
BJP workers play holi with a giant cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they celebrate the party's victory in the UP and Uttarakhand Assembly elections, at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)
Mahara defeated Bhatt by around 4,981 votes in the polls.
On the contrary, the BJP has gained a significant majority in the state with 56 seats, as Congress trailed with 11 seats.
In a major blow to the Congress, outgoing Chief Minster had Chief Minister Harish Rawat lost to Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in both seats he contested from -- Haridwar Rural and Kichha.
Rawat also tendered his resignation hours after his defeat.
( Source : ANI )
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