Counting concluded for by-elections in eight assembly seats across seven states and Jammu & Kashmir, revealing a mixed bag of victories and leads. Congress triumphed in Rajasthan's Anta with Pramod Jain Bhaya defeating BJP's Morpal Suman by 15,594 votes. BJP's Devyani Rana won Jammu & Kashmir's Nagrota, while AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu clinched Punjab's Tarn Taran by 12,091 votes. Mizo National Front (MNF) edged out rivals in Mizoram's Dampa by 562 votes. Ongoing leads include PDP in J&K's Budgam, JMM in Jharkhand's Ghatsila, Congress in Telangana's Jubilee Hills, and BJP in Odisha's Nuapada. These results, announced alongside Bihar Assembly outcomes, signal regional political shifts. Follow for live analysis.
Key Results at a Glance
| Constituency | State/UT | Winning/Leading Party | Candidate | Vote Margin/Lead | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anta | Rajasthan | Congress | Pramod Jain Bhaya | 15,594 votes (win) | Declared |
| Nagrota | J&K | BJP | Devyani Rana | 24,522 votes (win) | Declared |
| Tarn Taran | Punjab | AAP | Harmeet Singh Sandhu | 12,091 votes (win) | Declared |
| Dampa | Mizoram | MNF | Dr. R. Lalthangliana | 562 votes (win) | Declared |
| Budgam | J&K | PDP | Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi | 2,034 votes (6 rounds) | Leading |
| Jubilee Hills | Telangana | Congress | Naveen Yadav V | 2,995 votes (2 rounds) | Leading |
| Ghatsila | Jharkhand | JMM | Somesh Chandra Soren | 7,104 votes (5 rounds) | Leading |
| Nuapada | Odisha | BJP | Jay Dholakia | 12,815 votes | Leading |
Data from latest Election Commission trends as of 13:57 IST. Margins pending final verification.
Constituency Highlights
Rajasthan: Congress's Decisive Win in Anta, Gehlot Hails 'Good News'
- Anta (Baran): Pramod Jain Bhaya secured victory over BJP's Morpal Suman by 15,594 votes, with Independent Naresh Meena in third. Bhaya, speaking to reporters, said, "I had full faith in the people; BJP betrayed them by slashing welfare schemes and denying farmers compensation." After 9 rounds, his lead stood at 6,839 votes; by 7 rounds, it was 4,900. BJP trailed in third throughout. Voter turnout: 80.1%. Former CM Ashok Gehlot tweeted, "Good news from Anta; we'll win with a strong lead." Counting over 20 rounds at Boys PG College. [Updated: 11:08 AM]
Punjab: AAP's Harmeet Sandhu Wins Tarn Taran for Fourth Time, Supporters Celebrate
- AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu won with 42,649 votes, defeating rivals by 12,091. This marks his fourth term as MLA. Early leads favored Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) Sukhwinder Kaur (625 votes ahead initially), but AAP surged after round 6 (892-vote lead). After 8 rounds: AAP 20,454, SAD 16,786, Waris Punjab De (Amritpal Singh's party) 9,162, Congress 8,760, BJP 2,302. Celebrations erupted among supporters. The seat fell vacant after AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal's death. [Updated: 30 minutes ago]
Mizoram: MNF's Narrow Victory in Dampa After Close Contest
- MNF's Dr. R. Lalthangliana won with 6,981 votes, beating Zoram People's Movement's Vanlalsailova by 562. He led by 170 votes from round 1 across 5 rounds. [Updated: 11:35 AM]
Jammu & Kashmir: BJP Retains Nagrota; PDP Leads in Budgam Family Rivalry
- Nagrota: Devyani Rana, daughter of late MLA Devender Singh Rana, won with 42,350 votes (24,522 margin). She said, "I'm fortunate that Nagrota blessed our family like it did Rana Sahib. BJP fights to win—as seen in Nagrota and Bihar." Led by 1,111 votes in round 1. [Updated: 12:04 PM]
- Budgam: PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi leads with 8,690 votes (2,034 ahead of NC's Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi's 6,656 after 6 rounds). The seat vacated by CM Omar Abdullah, who retained Ganderbal. [Updated: 11:52 AM]
Telangana: Congress's Naveen Yadav V Strong in Jubilee Hills
- Naveen Yadav V leads with 17,874 votes (2,995 over BRS's Maganti Sunita Gopinath's 14,879 after 2 rounds). BJP's Deepak Reddy Lankala trails at 3,475. [Updated: 10:39 AM]
Jharkhand: JMM's Somesh Soren Ahead in Ghatsila; BJP's Babulal Trails
- JMM's Somesh Chandra Soren leads by 7,104 votes after 5 rounds. BJP's Babulal Soren (son of ex-CM Champai Soren) is second; JLKM's Ramdas Murmu third. 74.63% turnout; 20 rounds at Jamshedpur Cooperative College. [Updated: 11:51 AM]
Odisha: BJP's Jay Dholakia Firm in Nuapada
- Jay Dholakia leads Congress's Ghasi Ram Majhi by 12,815 votes. [Preliminary update]
Voter Turnout Snapshot
- Anta: 80.1%
- Ghatsila: 74.63%
- Jubilee Hills: 48.47%
- Budgam & Nagrota: Vacant since October 2024 after CM Omar Abdullah's dual wins.
