India, Nov. 14 -- Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya has taken an early lead as counting of votes for the Anta Assembly bypoll began on Friday morning in Rajasthan's Baran district. The counting is underway at the seminar hall of Government PG College, Baran.

According to early Election Commission trends, Bhaya is ahead as officials tally the votes. Counting began at 8 am.

A PTI report said 14 tables have been set up for the process, which will unfold over 20 rounds.

Postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes cast through electronic voting machines. The final results are expected by Friday afternoon. In all, 15 candidates are in the fray.

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