Chidambaram wins after two recounts
16 May 2009
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram was finally declared winner by about 3,500 votes over his nearest rival, Raja Kannappan of the AIADMK.
Chidambaram won the Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu after two recounts, poll officials said here.
Chidambaram had first been declared defeated, by about 3,000 votes, after which he sought a recount. On recount, he was found to be the winner, following which Kannappan wanted a recount.
There was violence during the second recount, with AIADMK workers clashing with the police near the counting centre, police officials said .
Poll officials said that after the second recount, Chidambaram was still found to be the winner.
