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.

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