Bypoll results 2026: Ruling parties hold sway in Bengal, TN, Assam & Puducherry
Recent bypoll results in India show ruling parties maintaining their dominance across several states. Notable developments include the electoral expansion of Vijay's TVK party in Tamil Nadu and the BJP's continued strength in West Bengal.
Why it matters
These results reflect the current political landscape and voter sentiment in key Indian states, signaling shifts in regional power dynamics.
NEW DELHI: Ruling parties in their respective states continued to hold their ground as votes were counted in the bypolls on Friday, October 9. In Tamil Nadu, it was still “Thalapathy” Vijay and his TVK brigade making their presence felt. In West Bengal, the BJP strengthened its position, while in Assam, the saffron party maintained its comfortable lead. Puducherry, meanwhile, remained firmly with chief minister N Rangaswamy's ruling AINRC.Tamil Nadu and West Bengal went to bypolls in two assembly constituencies each, months after their assembly elections brought new parties to power in both states.Tamil Nadu: Vijay’s TVK expands its footprintVijay’s TVK maintained comfortable leads in both Madurantakam and Dharapuram, seeking to expand its footprint in a state long dominated by Dravidian giants.TVK’s K Maragatham Kumaravel maintained a lead over DMK’s I Paranthamen in Madurantakam, while Sathyabama P was ahead of DMK’s Suganya in Dharapuram.Both constituencies had voted for the AIADMK…
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