Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh (L) and BJP's Kangana Ranaut (R).
Credit: PTI Photos
BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut is leading the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh by 75,146 votes against Congress' Vikramaditya Singh.
Among the four Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, Mandi had recorded the highest voter turnout at 82.3 per cent, followed by Kangra at 80.9 per cent and Hamirpur and Shimla (SC) at 79.9 per cent each.
The BJP had won the seat in the previous two Lok Sabha elections.
Who is Kangana Ranaut?
Kangana is a popular Bollywood actress who had been a vocal supporter of the BJP even before entering politics. Recipient of four National Film Awards and Padma Shri, Kangana hails from a small town called Bhambla in Mandi.
She is also known for her bold and controversial statements targeting the Congress and also other Bollywood celebrities.
Who is Vikramaditya Singh?
Son of former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Late Virbhadra Singh, Vikramaditya hails from a royal Rajput family of the princely state of Bushahr.
He joined politics in 2013, he he held important positions including that of Minister of PWD, Youth Services and and Sports, and Urban Development in the state.
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