Bypolls held in five Assembly seats, one Lok Sabha constituency
Bypolls were conducted across five Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, alongside one Lok Sabha seat in Assam, with high voter turnout reported. The elections in Tamil Nadu are particularly notable as they involve candidates who switched parties to join the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Why it matters
These by-elections serve as a critical test for the political influence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and reflect shifting political alliances in the region.
Bypolls were held on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) in five Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, and one Lok Sabha seat in Assam. The Madurantakam Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu recorded the highest polling percentage of 86%.
The other Assembly seat which went to the polls in Tamil Nadu was Dharapuram, which saw a turnout of just over 80%. Both seats in the State were reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates.
Keep track | Byelections 2026 highlights: Bypolls to five Assembly seats, one LS seat conclude with high voter turnout; minor incidents reported
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