Vote counting for bye-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in six states and one Union Territory began at 8 am on Friday, coinciding with the Bihar polls. Latest numbers from Telangana’s Jubilee Hills placed Congress nominee Naveen Yadav ahead, holding a 6,012-vote lead over BRS candidate Maganti Gopinath after the three of 10 rounds. In the same constituency, the contest also includes the BJP’s Lankala Deepak Reddy, with Yadav described as a leader from the Backward Class.
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By Poll Results 2025 Live: PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi wins J&K's Budgam; Congress' Naveen Yadav V wins Telangana's Jubilee Hills seat
Vote counting for bye-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in six states and one Union Territory began at 8 am on Friday, coinciding with the Bihar polls. Latest numbers from Telangana’s Jubilee Hills placed Congress nominee Naveen Yadav ahead, holding a 6,012-vote lead over BRS candidate Maganti Gopinath after the three of 10 rounds. In the same constituency, the contest also includes the BJP’s Lankala Deepak Reddy, with Yadav described as a leader from the Backward Class.
Over in Jammu and Kashmir, NC’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al Mosavi opened with a 624-vote advantage over PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi in Budgam after round one of 17. However, PDP’s Mehdi is leading by 1,091 votes. The bypoll was held after Omar Abdullah resigned the seat, choosing to keep Ganderbal. Nagrota too showed early movement, with BJP’s Devyani Rana comfortably ahead; the NC has fielded Shamim Begum after the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana, who passed away “within a fortnight of taking the oath.”
Punjab’s Tarn Taran constituency, which voted on November 11 following the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June 2025, recorded an early lead for AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu in a four-cornered contest against Congress’s Karanbir Singh, BJP’s Harjit Singh Sandhy and SAD candidate Sukhwinder Kaur. Sandhu is leading by 3, 668 votes.
From Rajasthan’s Anta, Congress candidate Pramod Jain “Bhaya” led by 246 votes after the first of 20 rounds, who continues to lead. The bypoll there followed the disqualification of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena after a conviction in a 2005 case. In Mizoram’s Dampa, MNF’s R Lalthangliana pulled ahead in early counting.
In Jharkhand’s Ghatshila, the main fight is between Babulal Soren, son of former Chief Minister Champai Soren, and Mahagathbandhan nominee Somesh Chandra Soren who is leading. Meanwhile, Odisha’s Nuapada seat -- vacated after the death of BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia -- has BJP’s Jay Dholakia facing BJD’s Snehangini Chhuria and Congress’s Ghasiram Majhi. Dholakia has been leading.
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By Poll Results 2025 Live: JMM's Somesh Chandra Soren wins Jharkhand’s Ghatsila seat
In Jharkhand’s Ghatsila, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)’s Somesh Chandra Soren won by 38, 524 votes. Soren secured 1,04,794 votes while Babu Lal Soren of the BJP got 66, 270 votes. Somesh Chandra is the son of Ramdas Soren and Babulal Soren is son of former chief minister Champai Soren. The by-election was necessitated following the death of JMM MLA Ramdas Soren on August 15.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP bags Nuapada assembly seat in Odisha
BJP candidate Jay Dholakia won the Nuapada assembly bypoll in Odisha by 83, 748 votes on Friday. Dholakia secured 1,23,869 votes, while his nearest rival, Congress candidate Ghasiram Majhi managed 40,121 votes. Snehangini Chhuria of the BJD was in third spot with 38,408 votes.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: 'Result of our hardwork of 50 years,' says PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi
"This is a result of our hardwork of 50 years. The way people of Budgam were neglected in 2024, today the people of Budgam have given a befitting reply. If we want to bring about a change in the lives of the people of J&K, it will start with Budgam... Today's verdict will force the National Conference to fulfil the promises it made to the people of J&K," says PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi says on winning J&K's Budgam seat.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav V thanks public for 'unwavering support'
"I am thankful to all senior party leaders, the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, and the public for their unwavering support," says Congress candidate Naveen Yadav on winning the Jubilee Hills by-election.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi wins J&K's Budgam
Peoples Democratic Party’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi wins by 21,576 votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam assembly seat, defeating National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi. 
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress performance in Jubilee Hills bypoll shows people satisfied with govt, says TPCC prez
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday said the imminent victory of the party candidate in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll is an endorsement of the Revanth Reddy government's performance. Speaking to reporters at Nizamabad, he said the voters have rejected the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS. The success of Congress in the bypolls to Secunderabad Cantonment seat last year and Jubilee Hills now shows that the people are satisfied with CM Reddy's leadership and the government's welfare programmes, he said.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav V wins Telangana's Jubilee Hills
Congress’ Naveen Yadav V wins by 24,729 votes from Telangana’s Jubilee Hills seat defeating Maganti Sunitha Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. 
By Poll Results 2025 Live: AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu bags Tarn Taran
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party wins by 12,091 votes, defeating Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhwinder Kaur.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Pramod Jain wins Rajasthan's Anta seat
Congress’ Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ wins Rajasthan’s Anta seat by 15,612 votes. After the final rounds of counting, BJP's Morpal Suman trailed even as independent candidate Naresh Meena was seen in contest with Jain previously.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav ahead in Telangana's Jubilee Hills
In Telangana’s Jubilee Hills, Congress’ Naveen Yadav continues to lead by 21,672 votes after 8 out of 10 rounds of voting. Maganti Sunitha Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi is trailing.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Pramod Jain eyeing to win Rajasthan's Anta
In Rajasthan’s Anta, Congress’ Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ is leading by 15,790 votes after 19 out of 20 rounds of counting. Independent candidate Naresh Meena is trailing, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu set to bag Tarn Taran
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party is leading by 11,317 votes after 15 out of 16 rounds of counting. Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhwinder Kaur is trailing, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Contest between BJP and Congress in Odisha's Nuapada
In Odisha’s Nuapada, Jay Dholakia of the BJP is leading in a contest with Ghazi Ram Majhi of the Congress. Majhi is trailing by 56,819 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Will JMM's Somesh Chandra Soren bag Jharkhand's Ghatsila seat?
In Jharkhand’s Ghatsila, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)’s Somesh Chandra Soren is leading, while Babu Lal Soren of the BP is trailing by by 20,807 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Who will win J&K's Budgam seat?
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam, Peoples Democratic Party’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi continues to lead, while National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi is trailing by 3,345 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: 'Dedicate this victory to Rana Sahab, says BJP's Devyani Rana over Nagrota win
"We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome we received, just as every household and family in Nagrota had blessed Rana Sahab in 2024. Today, people have extended their blessings to us with the same love and support. We dedicate this victory to Rana Sahab as a mark of respect, and we hope to serve the people just as he did," BJP's Devyani Rana tells IANS, upon securing victory in Nagroat's bypoll election. Rana is the daughter of BJP MLA Devender Rana whose demise necessitated the by-election in Nagrota.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP's Devyani Rana wins Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota seat
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota, Devyani Rana of the BJP won by 24,647 votes defeating Harsh Dev Singh of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (India), according to the ECI. Rana, the daughter of BJP MLA Devender Rana whose demise necessitated the by-election in Nagrota, established a lead from start.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP leads in Nagrota, Odisha's Nuapada; Congress in Anta, Jubilee Hills
According to the ECI, the BJP candidates Devyani Rana and Jay Dholakia are leading in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota and Odisha's Nuapada assembly constituencies, respectively. While, Congress candidates Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' and Naveen Yadav V are leading in Rajasthan's Anta and Telangana's Jubilee Hills assembly constituencies, respectively.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: MNF's Lalthangliana wins Mizoram's Dampa seat
Mizoram's main opposition party, Mizo National Front (MNF), on Friday retained the Dampa assembly seat in Mamit district, with its candidate R Lalthangliana defeating his nearest rival, Vanlalsailova of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), by a margin of 562 votes, according to the Election Commission. Lalthangliana secured 6,981 votes after a total of five rounds of counting. Lalthangliana secured 40.23 per cent of the total vote share. With 6,419 votes, Vanlalsailova bagged 36.61 per cent of the total polled votes.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav continues to leads in Telangana's Jubilee Hills
In Telangana’s Jubilee Hills, Congress’ Naveen Yadav continues to lead, while Maganti Sunitha Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi is trailing by 6,012 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Pramod Jain continues to lead in Rajasthan's Anta
In Rajasthan’s Anta, Congress’ Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ is leading, while independent candidate Naresh Meena is trailing by 5,049 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu now leads in Tarn Taran
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party is leading, while Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhwinder Kaur is trailing by 3,668 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi now leads in J&K's Budgam
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam, Peoples Democratic Party’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi is now leading, while National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi is trailing by 1,091 votes, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav continues to leads in Telangana's Jubilee Hills
In Telangana’s Jubilee Hills, Congress’ Naveen Yadav continues to lead, while Maganti Sunitha Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi is trailing by 2995 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Pramod Jain continues to lead in Rajasthan's Anta
In Rajasthan’s Anta, Congress’ Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ is leading, while independent candidate Naresh Meena is trailing by 1,929 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu now leads in Tarn Taran
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party is now leading, while Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhwinder Kaur is trailing by 892 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP's Jay Dholakia at comfortable lead in Odisha's Nuapada
In Odisha’s Nuapada, Jay Dholakia of the BJP is leading, while Snehangini Chhuria of the BJD is trailing by 21,995 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: MNF's Lalthangliana leads in Mizoram's Dampa
In Mizoram’s Dampa, Dr R Lalthangliana of the Mizo National Front (MNF) is leading, while Vanlalsailova of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) is trailing by 562 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Somesh Chandra Soren at lead in Jharkhand's Ghatsila
In Jharkhand’s Ghatsila, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)’s Somesh Chandra Soren is leading, while Babu Lal Soren of the BP is trailing by by 5,454 votes replacing Ramdas Murmu of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha by a slight margin, as of 10 am according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP's Devyani Rana at comfortable lead in J&K's Nagrota
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota, Devyani Rana of the BJP is leading by 17,587 votes while Harsh Dev Singh of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (India) continues to trail, as of 10 am according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: NC's Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi leads in J&K's Budgam
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam, National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi is leading, while Peoples Democratic Party’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi is trailing by 481 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Naveen Yadav leads in Telangana's Jubilee Hills
In Telangana's Jubilee Hills, Congress' Naveen Yadav is leading, while Maganti Sunitha Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi is trailing by 47 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Congress' Pramod Jain leads in Rajasthan's Anta
In Rajasthan's Anta, Congress' Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' is leading, while independent candidate Naresh Meena is trailing by 246 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Shiromani Akali Dal's Sukhwinder Kaur leads in Punjab's Tarn Taran
In Punjab's Tarn Taran, Shiromani Akali Dal's Sukhwinder Kaur leads is leading, while Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party is trailing by 374 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP's Jay Dholakia leads in Odisha's Nuapada
In Odisha's Nuapada, Jay Dholakia of the BJP is leading, while Snehangini Chhuria of the BJD is trailing by 3,547 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Somesh Chandra Soren leads in Jharkhand's Ghatsila
In Jharkhand's Ghatsila, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)'s Somesh Chandra Soren is leading, while Ramdas Murmu of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha is trailing by 3,286 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: NC's Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi leads in J&K's Budgam
In Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, National Conference's Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi is leading, while Peoples Democratic Party's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi is trailing by 624 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
Twenty candidates are contesting the Budgam bypoll, triggered after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned the seat. Abdullah had won both Budgam and Ganderbal in the 2024 Assembly elections but chose to retain Ganderbal, leading to the vacancy. The by-election has effectively become a three-way contest among the NC’s Aga Mehmood, the PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir, and the BJP’s Syed Mohsin.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: MNF's Lalthangliana leads in Mizoram's Dampa
In Mizoram's Dampa, Dr R Lalthangliana of the Mizo National Front (MNF) is leading, while Vanlalsailova of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is trailing by 170 votes as of 9 am, according to the ECI.
The Dampa bypoll, held after MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo’s death in July, saw a peaceful turnout of 83.07% among 20,888 voters. Five contenders — the ZPM, the MNF, Congress, BJP and People’s Conference (PC) — are in the fray. The result carries weight for the ZPM ahead of the December 3 Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) polls and the upcoming Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections, while a loss would leave the MNF with only nine MLAs, undermining its claim to the opposition leader post. The BJP, with two MLAs, hopes the contest helps expand its presence in the Christian-majority state.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: BJP's Devyani Rana leads in J&K's Nagrota
In Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota, Devyani Rana of the BJP is leading while Harsh Dev Singh of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (India) is trailing by 1,111 votes as of 9 am according to the ECI.
The Nagrota bypoll, triggered by the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana last year, features 13 candidates. The National Conference nomiated District Development Council (DDC) member Shamim Begum, while the BJP fielded Rana’s daughter, Devyani Rana. Historically, the BJP won the seat in 2002, 2008, and 2024, while the National Conference secured victories in 1996 and 2014.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Who are the candidates in Tarn Taran assembly seat?
AAP fielded Harmeet Singh Sandhu, a three-time MLA from Tarn Taran, who joined the party in July. Sandhu was elected as an Independent in 2002 and as a Shiromani Akali Dal candidate in 2007 and 2012. He lost the seat in 2017 and 2022.
The Congress has fielded its Tarn Taran district unit chief Karanbir Singh Burj, an agriculturist and real estate businessman.
The BJP's candidate is its Tarn Taran district president Harjit Singh Sandhu.
The Shiromani Akali Dal's nominee is Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, who is a retired government school principal and wife of a 'Dharmi Fauji' -- a term used for Sikh soldiers who deserted the Army after Operation Blue Star in 1984.
Independent candidate Mandeep Singh, brother of Sandeep Singh alias Sunny, an accused in the 2022 murder of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri, is also in the fray.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Counting of votes for Punjab's Tarn Taran assembly begins
The counting of votes has begun in Punjab's Tarn Taran assembly constituency. The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June.
Polling for the seat was held on Tuesday, which saw a voter turnout of 60.95%. Tight security arrangements have been made at a counting centre set up at the International College of Nursing in Piddi. The counting will be completed in 16 rounds, officials said.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Counting of votes for Telangana’s Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll begins
Amid tight security, counting of votes in the by-election for Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency, crucial for the ruling Congress government and also BRS, began on Friday with officials taking up postal ballots first. The counting process would be taken up in 10 rounds.
The officials said 48.49% of votes were cast on November 11 when the polling was held. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June this year. The BJP fielded L Deepak Reddy, while Gopinath's widow Sunita is the BRS candidate. The ruling Congress candidate is Naveen Yadav. He also enjoys the support of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Vote counting begins for Nuapada assembly bypoll in Odisha
The counting of votes for the Nuapada assembly bypoll in Odisha began at 8 am on Friday under a three-tier security arrangement. There will be 26 rounds of vote counting. The bypoll was necessitated by the demise of BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia on September 8. The Nuapada by-election has achieved an outstanding voter turnout of 83.45%, which was the highest among the eight bypolls held in India on November 11. As many as 14 candidates are in the fray.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Counting of votes for Mizoram's Dampa bypoll begins
The counting of votes polled in the by-election to the Dampa assembly seat in Mizoram's Mamit district began amid tight security arrangements. There will be five rounds of counting. "There is only one counting hall and nine counting tables, including one for postal ballots, and each counting table will be monitored by a supervisor and two assistants," an official told PTI.
The bypoll was necessitated following the death of incumbent MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo in July. Polling for the Dampa assembly seat was held peacefully on Tuesday with 83.07% of the 20,888 eligible voters exercising their franchise in the bypoll. Five candidates of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), the main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress, BJP and the People's Conference (PC) party are in the fray.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: JKNC leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad alleges liquor caught ahead of counting
JKNC leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad says, "Umeed ke upar dunia kayam hai. We, too, are very hopeful. The administration's attitude has not been good. I had told them on the first day itself that their system is not good. People are coming in (for counting) whenever they feel like. Bureaucracy will not work. Liquor was caught but no action was taken, complaint was made but no action was taken. People's mandate is in, let's wait." -- ANI
By Poll Results 2025 Live: 'For counting of votes, police and administration have made all preparations,' says Baran ASP
"Voting for Anta by-elections was held on 11th November. With adequate preparations, voting was done in a peaceful atmosphere. Similarly, during the counting of votes too, Police and Administration have made all preparations," says Baran ASP Rajesh Choudhary.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Counting of votes begins for Jharkhand's Ghatshila bypoll
The counting of votes for the Ghatshila bypoll in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district began at 8 am on Friday at the Jamshedpur Cooperative College amid tight security arrangements. A 74.63 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the bypoll on November 11. A total of 20 rounds of counting will be conducted on 19 tables. Thirteen candidates are in the fray, but the main contest is likely to be between Somesh Chandra Soren of the JMM and the BJP's Babulal Soren, son of former chief minister Champai Soren. Somesh is the son of JMM MLA Ramdas Soren, whose death on August 15 necessitated the bypoll.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Jharkhand's Ghatsila?
The Ghatsila bypoll, necessitated by the August 15 death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) minister Ramdas Soren, has become a prestige battle between the ruling JMM and the BJP. JMM has fielded Somesh Soren, son of the late MLA, while the NDA has nominated Babulal Soren, whom Ramdas Soren defeated in 2024; Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM)’s Ramdas Murmu is also in the fray. JMM leaders say voters will honour Shibu Soren and Ramdas Soren’s legacy, while the BJP claims people want to punish the government over corruption and alleged anti-tribal policies. Though the result won’t impact the JMM-led alliance’s majority of 55 in the 81-member House, both sides view the contest as a crucial test of grassroots support.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Punjab's Tarn Taran?
The Tarn Taran bypoll, held after AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal’s death in June, saw 15 candidates contest and a 60.95% turnout. The race features Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu, a three-time former MLA; Congress debutant Karanbir Singh Burj; Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)’s Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa; and BJP’s Harjit Singh Sandhu. The poll is a key test for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as AAP has won five of six bypolls since 2022. SAD and BJP leaders campaigned heavily, while Independent candidate Mandeep Singh drew support from several radical Sikh groups. The result is expected to signal voter sentiment in this sensitive border constituency.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Mizoram's Dampa?
The Dampa bypoll, held after MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo’s death in July, saw a peaceful turnout of 83.07% among 20,888 voters. Counting is set for 8 am on November 14 under tight security. Five contenders -- the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress, BJP and People's Conference (PC) -- are in the fray. The result carries weight for the ZPM ahead of the December 3 Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) polls and the upcoming Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections, while a loss would leave the MNF with only nine MLAs, undermining its claim to the opposition leader post. The BJP, with two MLAs, hopes the contest helps expand its presence in the Christian-majority state.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Telangana's Jubilee Hills?
The Jubilee Hills bypoll, triggered by the June death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, has become a key popularity test for the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government. Polling on November 11 saw 48.49% turnout, with 1.94 lakh of 4.01 lakh voters casting ballots. BRS is fielding Gopinath’s widow, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress candidate Naveen Yadav is backed by Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM; the BJP has nominated L Deepak Reddy. Though the result won’t affect the government’s stability, Congress aims to consolidate its hold, BRS seeks a comeback after setbacks in 2023, and the BJP hopes to position itself as a viable alternative.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Odisha's Nuapada?
The Nuapada bypoll, triggered by the September 8 death of BJD MLA and former minister Rajendra Dholakia, has become a high-stakes political test despite not impacting the Mohan Charan Majhi government’s stability. Fourteen candidates are in the fray, including Dholakia’s son Jay for the BJP, BJD women’s wing chief Snehangini Chhuria, and Congress veteran Ghasiram Majhi. The contest, marked by a record 83.45% voter turnout -- highest among the eight November 11 bypolls -- saw greater participation from women. With counting to be done under tight security, the BJP, BJD and Congress all claim victory as leaders like CM Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik treat the seat as a prestige battle.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in Rajasthan's Anta?
The Anta bypoll was held following the disqualification of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena after he was convicted in a criminal case. Meena had contested the Deoli-Uniara assembly bypolls in Tonk district last year and courted controversy after he slapped an officer on duty, while accusing him of threatening voters. The incident had led to violence and arson in Samravta village in Tonk. Pramod Jain of Congress, BJP’s Morpal Suman and Congress rebel Naresh Meena as an independent candidate are in the fray.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: Why were by polls necessitated in J&K's Budgam?
Twenty candidates are contesting the Budgam bypoll, triggered after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned the seat. Abdullah had won both Budgam and Ganderbal in the 2024 Assembly elections but chose to retain Ganderbal, leading to the vacancy. The by-election has effectively become a three-way contest among the National Conference (NC)’s Aga Mehmood, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Aga Syed Muntazir, and the BJP’s Syed Mohsin.
By Poll Results 2025 Live: AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu now leads in Punjab's Tarn Taran
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party is leading by 187 votes as of 10 am, according to the ECI. Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhwinder Kaur, who was leading as of 9 am, is now trailing.
By Poll Election Results 2025 Live: Counting of votes to begin from 8 am onwards
By-elections were conducted on November 11 across eight assembly constituencies in six states and one Union Territory (UT). The assembly seats are: Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir, Anta in Rajasthan, Ghatsila in Jharkhand, Jubilee Hills in Telangana, Tarn Taran in Punjab, Dampa in Mizoram and Nuapada in Odisha. Alongside the Bihar assembly elections, the results for these by-elections will also be announced on November 14. The counting of votes will begin from 8 am onwards.
