Ajaz Khan Former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan is trailing in the Maharashtra Assembly elections from the Versova constituency , securing a mere 131 votes so far, according to the latest data from the Election Commission of India. Despite boasting over 5.6 million followers on Instagram, Khan’s performance has been eclipsed by other candidates and even the NOTA (None of the Above) option, which has received 1,022 votes.
For perspective, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Haroon Khan is leading in Versova with 58,047 votes, while Dr Bharati Lavekar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is closely following with 48,526 votes. Assembly Election Results Election Results 2024 Live Updates Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates The voter turnout in the constituency was recorded at 51.2%.
Ajaz Khan’s position places him far behind the leading contenders as well as several independent candidates. Social media has been buzzing with reactions to Khan’s dismal vote count, with many highlighting the stark contrast between his online popularity and real-world political support. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 L + W Majority: 145 BJP+ 217 MVA 54 OTH 17 Leads + Wins : 288 / 288 BJP+ LEADING Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 L + W Majority: 41 INDIA 51 NDA 28 OTH 2 Leads + Wins : 81 / 81 INDIA LEADING Source: PValue “Ajaz Khan, who has 5.
6 million Instagram followers, got just 65 votes. Clearly, Instagram likes don’t equal votes,” one user quipped on X. Another remarked, “Even NOTA got more votes than Bigg Bossiya Ajaz Khan!” A total of 16 candidates contested in Versova, traditionally a stronghold of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Khan represented the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram). Originally from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Khan is known for his roles in television shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum and films such as Rakta Charitra and Allah Ke Banday. The irony of a celebrity with millions of followers receiving such a low vote count has become a trending topic online.
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Maha Election Results 2024: Despite 5.6 million Instagram followers, Ajaz Khan only manages 131 votes in Versova assembly
For perspective, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Haroon Khan is leading in Versova with 58,047 votes, while Dr Bharati Lavekar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is closely following with 48,526 votes. The voter turnout in the constituency was recorded at 51.2%. Ajaz Khan’s position places him far behind the leading contenders as well as several independent candidates.