The by-elections were held on October 6, and counting began on Friday morning. The results are being closely watched for what they may indicate about the political position of the parties in these constituencies.
BJP Leads in Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha Seat
In Assam, BJP candidate Devashish Sharma established a substantial lead over his rivals in the Nagaon parliamentary by-election. An Economic Times report published around noon said Sharma had secured 92,345 votes and was ahead of AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by more than 43,000 votes, based on figures reported by officials.
The by-election became necessary after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned as an MP and joined the BJP following his election to the Assam Assembly. The contest has drawn attention because of the candidates’ political backgrounds and the significance of the Nagaon constituency.
BJP Ahead in West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar
In West Bengal, the BJP was leading in both Nandigram and Rejinagar as counting progressed. These constituencies are being closely watched following the state’s change in political leadership earlier in 2026.
Nandigram has particular political significance because of its history in West Bengal politics and its association with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Rejinagar is also attracting attention amid competition between the BJP, Congress and other regional parties.
The trends reported during the morning showed BJP candidates ahead in both seats. However, leads during counting should not be confused with officially declared victories.
Vijay’s TVK Faces a Close Fight in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is another major focus of the by-election results, with Vijay’s TVK competing in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
TVK candidate K. Maragatham Kumaravel was leading in Madurantakam in the reported trends. In Dharapuram, TVK candidate P. Sathyabama was also reported to have taken the lead during a later round of counting, although the contest remained close and the figures changed between updates.
The two by-elections are important for TVK, which formed the state government in May 2026. The results are also significant for the AIADMK and DMK as they compete for political influence in the state.
AINRC Wins Puducherry’s Thattanchavady Seat
In Puducherry, AINRC candidate Ashok Anand was declared the winner in the Thattanchavady Assembly by-election. According to the Hindustan Times live updates, Anand defeated Congress candidate E. Vinayagam by 8,482 votes.
The by-election was closely watched as a test of the incumbent coalition government’s position in the constituency.
Why These By-Election Results Matter
The results are attracting attention for three key reasons:
- Assam: The Nagaon contest is an important parliamentary by-election involving the BJP and AIUDF.
- West Bengal: Nandigram and Rejinagar are being watched following the state’s political transition earlier this year.
- Tamil Nadu: The two Assembly contests provide an early electoral test for Vijay’s TVK government and its competition with established parties.