Bypoll election results 2026: Check the latest updates, leading candidates and constituency-wise updates for Nandigram, Rejinagar, Nagaon, Thattanchavady, Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
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Vote counting is underway for by-elections in six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam on Friday, October 9The contests include five Assembly seats and the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in AssamThe Election Commission of India (ECI) began counting votes at 8 amThe results are being closely watched as an early indication of political support following recent changes in government and party alliances.
As of the latest available updates, the BJP is leading in Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituencyIn Puducherry, All India NR Congress (AINRC) candidate Ashok Anand is leading in Thattanchavady, while AIADMK candidate KBanumathi is ahead in Tamil Nadu’s Dharapuram seatKMaragatham Kumaravel of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading in Madurantakam, according to the Election Commission’s trends.
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West Bengal Bypoll Results: Nandigram, Rejinagar in Focus
West Bengal is counting votes for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituenciesThe results are particularly important because they represent an early electoral test for the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, which ended the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the state.
The Nandigram seat fell vacant after Adhikari decided to retain Bhabanipur, where he defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Rejinagar became vacant after Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir won both Rejinagar and Naoda in the Assembly elections and chose to retain Naoda.
Both constituencies recorded voter turnout of around 80%The polling was accompanied by allegations of intimidation and irregularities, while the Election Commission described the process as largely peaceful.
Counting in both seats is taking place in 15 roundsThe latest available Election Commission page showed counting in progress, without a confirmed winner for either constituency.
Assam Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll result
In Assam, the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a contest between the BJP, Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF)The seat fell vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi, who won it for the Congress in 2024, joined the BJP and won the Dispur Assembly constituency in the recent state elections.
The BJP has fielded Devasish Sharma, while Congress has nominated Sibamoni BoraAIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal is also in the contest.
The constituency recorded a voter turnout of 76.19%, with around 19.05 lakh registered electorsThe BJP’s Devasish Sharma was leading in the early counting trends, according to reports published on Friday morningThe final winner is yet to be confirmed in the updates cited here.
Puducherry Bypoll Result: Thattanchavady
Puducherry is counting votes for the Thattanchavady Assembly seat, which was vacated by Chief Minister N Rangasamy after he chose to retain Mangalam, another constituency he won in the 2026 Assembly elections.
AINRC candidate Ashok Anand was leading in the latest Election Commission update available at 10:18 am on October 9.
Thattanchavady recorded a voter turnout of 80.81%, lower than the 87.2% registered during the Assembly elections earlier this yearThe result will be watched closely as a test for the AINRC-led government in the Union Territory.
Tamil Nadu Bypoll Results: Madurantakam and Dharapuram
Tamil Nadu is counting votes in the Madurantakam (SC) and Dharapuram (SC) Assembly constituenciesBoth seats became vacant after AIADMK legislators who won in the recent elections resigned and joined Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK.
In Madurantakam, TVK candidate KMaragatham Kumaravel was leading in the latest Election Commission updateIn Dharapuram, AIADMK candidate KBanumathi was ahead.
The results are significant for the TVK government, as the two by-elections will indicate whether the ruling party can retain support in constituencies previously won by AIADMK candidates.
Where to check official Bypoll results
The Election Commission of India is publishing constituency-wise counting trends and results on its official website.
For the latest updates, visit the ECI By-Election Results portal.
