BJP stalwart and incumbent Minister for Transport, Shipping and Ganga Rejuvenation, Nitin Gadkari further consolidated his lead by 81,000 over his nearest rival Nana Patole at the end of sixth round in Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency, official sources said.
Similaly Krupal Tumane of Shiv Sena from neighbouring Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency (Reserved) was leading over 55,000 votes, sources added.
In Chandrapur, Balu Dhanorkar was leading over his nearesr rival incumbent Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Ahir.