New Delhi | October 9, 2026
Vote counting is underway for six by-elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam. The results cover five Assembly constituencies and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, offering an early assessment of political support following recent electoral changes.
BJP Leads in West Bengal and Assam
Early trends reported on Friday showed the BJP leading in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, as well as the Nagaon parliamentary constituency in Assam. The final outcomes will determine whether these early leads translate into victories.
TVK Faces Test in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies are key contests for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The party re-nominated former AIADMK legislators who joined TVK after the Assembly election. Early reports indicated TVK leads in Madurantakam, while Dharapuram remained closely contested.
Puducherry Counting Underway
In Thattanchavady, Puducherry, early Election Commission data showed AINRC candidate Ashok Anand leading. The contest also includes candidates from Congress and the DMK.
Final Results Awaited
The Election Commission is publishing constituency-wise counting updates online. The figures available in the morning are provisional, and final winners and margins should be confirmed after counting is completed and results are officially declared.
