Did Student Protests Affect By-Polls In BJP-Ruled States? Results Today
Votes are being counted for by-elections in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, marking the first electoral test since nationwide student protests over paper leaks. The results are expected to reflect the political sentiment of young voters and the stability of BJP-held strongholds.
Why it matters
These by-elections serve as a critical barometer for public dissatisfaction regarding governance and youth employment issues in India.
The counting of votes for the crucial by-elections in three BP-ruled states - Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat -- will be held today. The election for Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat, took place on Thursday - the first election since the massive countrywide student protests over paper leak. The results are expected to point to the mood of the country, especially the young voters. Bankipur, BiharBankipur is the BJP stronghold from where no BJP candidate has ever lost. The last man to hold the seat was BJP chief Nitin Nabin, who vacated it after his election to Rajya Sabha.
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