Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday cruised to her maiden electoral victory, from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, with a margin of over 4.1 lakh votes against CPI(M)-led LDF's Sathyan Mokeri,

According to the Election Commission of India, Mamkootathil secured 58,389 votes as against BJP's C Krishnakumar, who garnered 39,549 votes.

BJP, which was pinning victory hopes in Palakkad, suffered the biggest embarrassment as party candidate C Krishnakumar lost by 18,840 votes.

Congress candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha by-polls, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is currently leading by over three lakh votes while the BJP has gained a lead on Nanded seat in Maharashtra, as per the trends of the Election Commission.

Of the 16 candidates who contested, the main contenders are Priyanka, who is making her electoral debut, CPI(M)-led LDF's Sathyan Mokeri, a political veteran, and BJP-headed NDA's Navya Haridas.

Wayanad recorded low voter turnout at 64.72 per cent, which has raised concerns in the Congress camp that had targeted a secure victory margin of 5 lakh.

Wayanad is witnessing a triangular contest between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, BJP's Navya Haridas, and the Left candidate Sathyan Mokeri.

Vote counting is underway in India for by-elections across 46 Assembly constituencies and two Lok Sabha seats. The results will impact 13 states, with