BJP and Congress, a trend seen in most elections since the city's inaugural parliamentary polls in 1967. However, this time, it's not just a clash between two parties but also the culmination of over a decade-long anticipation for the two primary contenders—Sanjay Tandon from the BJP and Manish Tewari from the Congress.
For the first time, the Congress party is contesting the Chandigarh elections in alliance with AAP. While on the other hand, BJP and its traditional ally, Shiromani Akali Dal, have decided to part ways for this election.
The rehabilitation colonies and villages, which comprise nearly half of the city's 6.6 lakh voters, play a crucial role in determining the election outcome. Residents in these areas also demonstrate a higher inclination to participate in the electoral process compared to those living in the sectorial grid.
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