The results of the high-stakes Assembly by-elections held across 8 constituencies in 6 states and Jammu & Kashmir are unfolding rapidly, offering crucial insights into the shifting political landscape across India. With counting nearing completion in most seats, the trends point to a mixed outcome, with the BJP, Congress, AAP, MNF and PDP all securing key victories or leads.
The by-elections were conducted in:
Dampa (Mizoram), Anta (Rajasthan), Nuapada (Odisha), Ghatshila (Jharkhand), Tarn Taran (Punjab), Jubilee Hills (Telangana), and Nagrota & Budgam (Jammu & Kashmir).
BJP Registers Big Win in Nagrota
The Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off a decisive victory in Nagrota, where Devyani Rana defeated her nearest rival, Harsh Dev Singh of the Panthers Party, by an emphatic 24,647 votes. Rana secured 42,350 votes, reaffirming BJP’s grip on the Jammu region.
PDP Surprises With Strong Performance in Budgam
In Budgam, the contest saw a dramatic twist as PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi surged ahead of the National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmoood Al-Mosavi by nearly 1,000 votes after early rounds. The race remains closely watched as counting progresses.
Congress Wins Anta, Leads in Jubilee Hills
In Rajasthan’s Anta, Congress veteran Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ secured a comfortable win by more than 15,000 votes, polling 69,571 votes against BJP’s Morpal Suman.
In Telangana’s prestigious Jubilee Hills seat, Congress candidate Naveen Yadav V. continues to lead ahead of BRS candidate Manganti Sunitha Gopinath, boosting the party’s prospects in the southern state.
BJP Dominates Nuapada; AAP Rises in Punjab
In Odisha’s Nuapada, BJP’s Jay Dholakia maintained a commanding lead with 92,947 votes, far ahead of his Congress rival Ghasi Ram Majhi.
In Punjab’s Tarn Taran, AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu took the lead by 11,000 votes, pushing SAD’s Sukhwinder Kaur to second position after early fluctuations.
MNF Retains Dampa; JMM Ahead in Ghatshila
In Mizoram, the Mizo National Front (MNF) emerged victorious in Dampa, with Dr. R. Lalthangliana winning by 562 votes.
Meanwhile, in Jharkhand’s Ghatshila, JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren maintained a steady lead over JLKM’s Radmas Murmu.
Voter Turnout Across All Seats
The by-elections witnessed strong voter participation across several states:
Dampa (Mizoram): 82.3%
Anta (Rajasthan): 80.3%
Nuapada (Odisha): 79.4%
Nagrota (J&K): 75.1%
Ghatshila (Jharkhand): 74.6%
Tarn Taran (Punjab): 61%
Budgam (J&K): 50%
Jubilee Hills (Telangana): 48.5%
What These Results Mean
While the BJP scored major wins in Nagrota and Nuapada, the Congress' strong showing in Anta and Jubilee Hills has added momentum to the party. The PDP’s surprise lead in Budgam signals shifting dynamics in Kashmir, while AAP’s resurgence in Punjab’s Tarn Taran indicates it remains a competitive force.
The results from these 8 seats, though limited in number, carry political significance for both state and national parties ahead of upcoming elections.
