Bypolls end in 5 assembly seats, Assam Lok Sabha constituency; EC to declare results on October 9
West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar recorded around 80% turnout, while Congress alleged intimidation and irregularities in both seats.
Bypolls concluded in five electoral constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Assam, with results slated for announcement on October 9.
In West Bengal, Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies reported high voter turnout of 80.89% and 80%, respectively. The bypolls sparked controversy when AJUP founder Humayun Kabir was detained, leading the Congress to demand a fresh poll. Police detained Kabir for allegedly straying outside his polling booth. An EC official confirmed the voting was largely peaceful with robust security. Adhikari, the former West Bengal CM, defended Kabir's detention, asserting equal enforcement of laws.
Tamil Nadu witnessed smooth voting in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the latter registering a turnout of 80.30%. The bypolls were triggered by resignations of AIADMK MLAs, Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama, who are now contesting under the ruling TVK party.
Puducherry's Thattanchavady segment recorded a turnout of 80.81%, slightly lower than the previous assembly polls. The bypoll followed CM N Rangasamy's vacating of the Mangalam seat to join the BJP.
In Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, 76.19% of eligible voters cast their ballots, with the polling characterised as peaceful. The seat became vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi's defection to the BJP. The contest now features BJP's Debashish Sharma, Congress' Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.
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