By-Election Results 2026: Key Political Battles in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam
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Vote counting for five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat is underway, putting the BJP, AIADMK, TVK and other regional parties under the spotlight.
Counting of votes for six by-elections began on Friday, October 9, 2026, across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam. The results are being closely watched for what they could reveal about shifting political loyalties, the strength of ruling parties and the performance of opposition groups.
The contests cover five Assembly seats — Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, and Thattanchavady in Puducherry — along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. <Cite refs={["turn459107news1","turn459107search9"]}/>
West Bengal: BJP Faces an Important Test
The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar are attracting considerable attention following the change of government in West Bengal. The BJP's performance in these constituencies could offer an early indication of whether it can consolidate its electoral position after ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule.
In Nandigram, the by-election became necessary after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chose to retain Bhabanipur, the other constituency he won in the Assembly election. The BJP fielded Hasirani Rath.
Rejinagar went to a by-election after Aam Janata Unnayan Party leader Humayun Kabir retained Naoda, leaving Rejinagar vacant. His party nominated his son, Golam Nabi Azad, for the contest.
Polling turnout was high in both constituencies, although the election period was marked by allegations of intimidation and irregularities. The Congress called for repolling, while the Election Commission described polling as largely peaceful.
The results are being watched as an early measure of the BJP government's electoral strength and the ability of opposition parties to challenge it. <Cite refs={["turn459107news2","turn459107search9"]}/>
Tamil Nadu: Vijay's TVK Faces Its First Major By-Election Test
The Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections are particularly significant for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Both constituencies had been won by AIADMK candidates in the Assembly election. The legislators subsequently resigned and joined TVK, creating the need for fresh polls.
TVK renominated Maragatham Kumaravel in Madurantakam and P. Sathyabama in Dharapuram. The AIADMK fielded rival candidates, while the DMK also entered the contests.
The results could indicate whether voters continue to support these legislators after their change of political affiliation or remain loyal to the parties under whose symbols they were originally elected.
Early counting trends showed TVK performing strongly in Madurantakam, while Dharapuram witnessed a closer contest with the AIADMK. These were provisional trends, not final results, at the time of reporting. <Cite refs={["turn459107news3","turn459107news6"]}/>