Voting in high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. today | LIVE
Voters in Assam and Tamil Nadu are participating in high-stakes bypolls that could shift the political balance in their respective regions. The elections feature intense competition between major national and regional parties, including the BJP, Congress, DMK, and AIADMK.
Why it matters
These by-elections serve as a barometer for voter sentiment and could impact the stability of current state governments.
The stage is set for a triangular contest in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam, with the ruling BJP seeking to expand its base in this Muslim-majority constituency, and the Congress going all out to retain the seat by keeping its minority support base intact.
The AIUDF, the third prominent party in the fray, is fighting to maintain its influence after it was decimated to two MLAs from 16 in the April assembly election.
A total of 15 candidates, including nine Independents, are contesting the bypoll which will be held between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Preparations are complete for the polling exercise to be held today for byelections to Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly Constituencies and the Tamil Nadu voters are poised to decide the fortunes of the fledgling TVK regime which hinges on outside support for its survival.
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