Raipur, Dec 04: The ruling Congress was today leading in nine constituencies while BJP nominees were ahead in four seats for which trends were available in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections. Siyaram Sahu of BJP was leading by 1,477 votes over sitting Congress legislator Yogeshwarraj Singh in Kawardha constituency.

Akbar Bhai of Cong was leading by 1,415 votes over Sumran Singh Dhruv of Gondwana Ganatantra Party in Virendranagar constituency.

Bureau Report