By-Elections

Dharapuram bypoll shocker AIADMK vote drops from 40.56% to 25.08%, TVK's P Sathyabama wins DMK secures second spot

The Election Commission of India's October 2026 by-election results portal lists BJP candidates as winners in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidates won Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. The results provide a constituency-level snapshot of political competition across the two states and Puducherry. The next question is how these local outcomes will influence party organisation, voter outreach and wider political strategy.

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition concerning legislators who resign from elected positions and subsequently contest by-elections. The case raises questions about political defections, public expenditure and accountability to voters.

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The October 2026 by-elections produced significant results across several states and a Union Territory. The outcomes provide new constituency-level evidence about the performance of regional parties and established political organisations.

The Supreme Court has set aside municipal elections in 50 wards across Punjab's Patiala and Moga districts after a fact-finding commission reported widespread obstruction during the nomination process. The court has ordered fresh elections within six weeks, with judicial monitoring and videography to safeguard the electoral process.

Discussions between Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) have intensified, with reports suggesting alliance talks and possible Cabinet representation. However, no official announcement has been made by either party.

Kolkata, September 11, 2026: Political uncertainty within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified in West Bengal, with rival factions laying competing claims to the party's identity, leadership and election symbol.

The upcoming Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls are emerging as a major political test in Tamil Nadu. The BJP has announced full support for AIADMK, adding a new dimension to the contest as the newly formed TVK government faces its first direct electoral challenge.

The Election Commission has announced October 6 as the polling date for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly by-elections in West Bengal, setting up another major political contest between the BJP and opposition forces.