The Hindu·3 min read·medium
What past patterns and current concerns indicate about the upcoming bypolls
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Sanjay Kumar
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Data from the past five years shows that ruling parties in Indian states win approximately 78% of by-elections. This trend suggests a strong incumbency advantage in local electoral contests, regardless of the specific constituency.
In India’s electoral landscape, byelections are routinely held when either Assembly or Lok Sabha seats become vacant and a general election in the State, in case of an Assembly seat, or Lok Sabha, in case of a Lok Sabha seat, is due only after six months of the seats falling vacant. While some of these bypolls get significant attention, most of them go unnoticed.
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