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Kalka Vidhan Sabha
No fight for Latika
Tribune News Service

Kalka, October 19
Contestants failed to give BJP candidate Latika Sharma a fight in the Vidhan Sabha election. As the counting progressed after the first round, where she trailed INLD candidate Pradeep Chaudhary, her graph witnessed a sharp rise.

Visits Kalika temple

Boarding an open jeep with her supporters in front of the couning centre in Panchkula, Latika Sharma led a roadshow comprising scores of motorcycles, jeeps and cars to Kalka. After reaching Kalka, the newly elected MLA visited the Kalika Mata temple and paid obeisance. Residents of the town assembled to have a better view of the procession.

Kalka, October 19
Tagged as a ‘paratrooper’ candidate, Latika Sharma, a BJP candidate, not only managed to encash the ‘Modi wave’ but star campaigners, including Union External Affair Minister Shushma Swaraj and cine star Vinod Khanna, MP Gurdaspur, Punjab, also changed the ‘wave’ in her favour.

The BJP was also benefited with the HJC-HJCP fielding Shakti Rani Sharma, wife of Venod Kumar, as a candidate from Kalka, as she could manage to grab considerable votes of INLD. Here the loss of INLD proved gain for the BJP.

The Congress candidate, Manvir Kaur Gill, suffered a major setback with a son of former minister Lachhman Singh, Bhagat Singh joining the INLD. A local Congress leader, Sudesh Sharma, who contested independently and got 2,435 votes also caused a dent in the Congress.

Satvinder Singh Rana, a senior Congress leader, was fielded by the BJP after the Congress denied him ticket, proved costly for the party. Rana got 9,817 votes and remained fourth in the contest. Rana enjoyed the support of his supporters both from the Congress and the BSP.

The enthusiastic BJP workers distributed “laddoos” and busted crackers to celebrate the win of the party candidate Latika Sharma outside the election counting centre here this noon.

They took out a road show from the counting centre to celebrate the victory amid beating of drums and slogans in favour of the party and the candidate.

Holding saffron flags and beating drums, the BJP workers and supporters joined the road show, oragnsied by the party to celebrate the victory, at various places from Panchkula till Kalka.

Kalka, October 19
Soon after being declared the winner, the BJP candidate, Latika Sharma, thanked the electorate, members of “36 baradri” and the employees deployed on election duty at the election counting centre at Government Girls College, Sector 14, here today.

Accompanied by her husband and other senior party leaders, Latika Sharma, while talking to The Tribune, claimed that the development of the area would be her first priority and for that she had prepared a roadmap. When asked if she would seek a berth in the new cabinet, the MLA claimed that it was up to the party high command to decide and she would follow the orders of the party.

Mohali, October 19
The Kharar police arrested a 55-year-old man on charges of sodomising his 22-year-old mentally unstable son.

The police said the accused had been identified as Nachatar Singh, a resident of Chajju Majra.

The police said the accused used to commit crime after consuming liquor. Nachatar Singh’s wife had died a few years ago and his elder son and a daughter were living separately. The accused and the victim stay at their house in the village. “The matter came to light when the victim was brought to the hospital by some neighbours on Friday night after he complained of pain in his stomach. The doctors gave information about the crime”, said the police.

After registering a case under relevant Sections of the IPC, the police produced the accused in the court. The accused has been sent to judicial custody. — TNS

Chandigarh, October 19
Chandigarh’s women cricket team bagged the glittering trophy of the All-India Late Chaman Bhai Patel Twenty-20 Tournament at Mathura today.

In the final, the title winners defeated Madhya Pradesh by 9 wickets. After electing to bat first, Madhya Pradesh posted 102 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.

Meenakshi Pathak and Himani contributed lion’s share. Both the players gathered 70 runs for the fourth wicket to help team post 102 runs. Pathak scored 40 runs while, Priyanka contributed 30 runs.

For the bowling side, Gagandeep Kaur claimed three for 8 runs while, Diksha claimed two for 16 runs. Sunaina with her one for 20 runs remained another noticeable wicket- taker for the side.

In reply, Chandigarh achieved the target with losing one wicket in 14.2 overs. Sunaina scripted the team’s win with scoring unbeaten 53 runs. She was equally supported by Manesha, who scored unbeaten 27 runs.

Chandigarh, October 19
Panjab University campus bagged the title of the Panjab University Inter-College Handball Tournament for Women. The tournament concluded at the handball courts on the Panjab University grounds today.

The Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, secured second position while, Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana, notched third spot in the competition. DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, stood fourth.

In the final league matches played today, Panjab University campus defeated DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 18-11. In the second match, the Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, defeated Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana, 27-20.

Chandigarh, October 19
Saupin’s School, Sector 32, Ashiana Public School, Sector 9, and St Anne’s Convent School, Sector 32, registered wins in their respective league matches in the ongoing St Kabir Trophy today.

In the first match, Saupin’s School defeated Mt Carmel School by 10 wickets. Electing to bat first, the losing side was bowled out for 50 runs with Aditya scoring major share. He made 16 runs.

For Saupin’s School, Sukhman damaged Carmel’s innings and claimed four for 11 runs. In reply, Atul (31 runs) and Aryan (16 runs) remained unbeaten and ensured their team’s win in 4.3 overs.

In the second match, Ashiana School defeated Strawberry Fields School, Sector 26, by nine wickets. After putting to bat first, the losing side packed their innings on a mere total of 85 runs with Jay Sachdev chipping in 35 runs. For the bowling side, Deepinder hogged the limelight. He claimed three for 18 runs.

In reply, the winning side posted win in 17.1 overs. Guru (35 runs) and Sameer (25 runs) guided team to the path of victory.

In the third match, St Anne’s overpowered DC Model team by 10 wickets. The latter scored 50 runs in 6 overs. For the bowling side, Austin damaged DC Model’s innings with claiming five for 16 runs. In reply, Alam (35 runs) and Shiva (12 runs) ensured team’s win.

Chandigarh, October 19
In the final match of the third Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Volleyball Tournament, PGI nurse’s team defeated GMCH-32 staff nurses 2-1 to log win in the championship.

The tournament is organised annually. Vijay Kumar, media in charge of the Coordination Committee gave away the prizes to the winners.

Chandigarh, October 19
Shubhman Gill’s 161 runs propelled Punjab cricket team to the path of victory. The team defeated Delhi in the Vijay Merchant Trophy.

The team garnered three points on the basis of the first innings lead at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala. Resuming at overnight score of 142 runs for 1, the Punjab side folded their innings on 392 runs for six in 90.2 overs.

Skipper Shubhman Gill played brilliantly and posted 161 off 213 balls with 25 boundaries and one six. His centurion innings was equally supported by Prabh Simran (51 runs), Abhishek Sharma (48 runs) and Rahul Kashyap (43 runs).

For Delhi, Vikas Solanki and Jatin Kumar Shokeen claimed two wickets each. Trailing by 185 runs in the first innings, Delhi finished the last day score at 147 for one in 41 overs. Manjot Kalra completed his century off 132 balls, inclusive of 17 boundaries and one six. Karan Sharma added 28 runs off 78 balls with two fours and one six.

Chandigarh, October 19
In the opening game of the third Sai Corporate Cricket Tournament, the Chandigarh Police defeated the Chandigarh Hotels Association by 53 runs today.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the police side posted 152 runs for five wickets in the allotted slot of 20 overs. The innings was studded by a fine 53-runs knock by opener Gurpreet Singh. He was equally supported by Vikas Rathi. For the bowling side, Shabaz claimed three for 21 runs, while Adil grabbed one for 27 runs.

The Chandigarh Hotel Association bundled out on a mere total of 99 runs with Tejas (49 runs) and Navneet (15 runs) scoring a lion’s share. For the bowling side, Gurmeet picked four for 15 runs while, Mandy claimed three for 18 runs. — TNS