Asha Lakra today won the mayoral elections for Ranchi defeating her nearest rival Naveen Lakra by 14,969 votes.
Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Vinay Choubey announced the result and said a total of 2,922 voters preferred NOTA (none of the above).
The elections were held on June 23 with a mere 17.72 per cent polling.
Asha was supported by the BJP while Naveen was backed by Trinamool Congress though it was a non-political election with separate symbols being allotted to all 14 candidates in the fray.
Former mayor and Congress-backed Rama Khalkho finished fourth.
