Assembly By-Election 2025 Highlights: Polling for by-elections in five Assembly constituencies across four states is has concluded. The constituencies where voting eneded are Kaliganj in West Bengal, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab, and Kadi and Visavadar in Gujarat.
These polls are a significant test of regional party strength following the recent Lok Sabha elections, with results due on June 23. In Punjab’s Ludhiana West, AAP and Congress face off in a high-stakes contest, with cabinet promises and personal attacks defining the campaign.
West Bengal’s Kaliganj sees a tense triangular battle amid communal tensions, with the TMC, BJP, and Congress-Left vying for dominance. Gujarat’s Visavadar and Kadi constituencies feature a three-way race between BJP, Congress, and AAP, as the parties fight for ground after political defections and deaths.
In Kerala’s Nilambur, CPI(M)’s break with former ally P V Anvar has triggered a four-way contest involving Congress, BJP, and TMC. Tight security and webcasting are in place across states, with public holidays announced in Gujarat to encourage voter turnout.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Nearly 70% turnout recorded in Kaliganj bypoll by 5 PM
Around 69.85% voter turnout was recorded till 5 PM on Thursday in the Kaliganj Assembly by-election held in Nadia district of West Bengal, according to election officials. The polling process remained largely peaceful, with only a few isolated incidents reported across the constituency.
Voting in the Nilambur Assembly by-election in Kerala saw a steady rise on Thursday, with the turnout reaching 59.68% by 3 PM, according to data released by the Election Commission. The polling began early in the morning and continued without major interruptions, drawing voters consistently throughout the day.
Officials noted that the turnout figure was encouraging and expected to rise further as voting continued till evening. The bypoll has drawn considerable attention from all major political parties in the state.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: BJP Candidate alleges ink mark placed on middle finger
BJP candidate Ashis Ghosh, contesting the by-election for the Kaliganj Assembly seat in West Bengal's Nadia district, on Thursday accused poll officials of deliberately applying the indelible ink on his middle finger instead of the prescribed index finger.
The incident took place at booth number 173 in Debagram. Ghosh alleged that the move was carried out under the “insistence” of agents from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
“First, they didn’t mark my finger at all when I went to vote. When I pointed it out and returned, they deliberately applied the ink on my middle finger. This was not a mistake—it was a deliberate, pre-planned political conspiracy by the TMC,” Ghosh said, speaking to reporters.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Nilambur Polling Crosses 30% in Four Hours
Kerala’s Nilambur seat recorded 30.15% voter turnout by 11 am. Over 2.32 lakh voters are eligible to vote across 263 booths. The seat is witnessing a four-way contest with M Swaraj (LDF), Aryadan Shoukath (UDF), Mohan George (NDA), and independent candidate P V Anvar, who is the former MLA and now TMC state convener.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Kaliganj Sees 30.64% Turnout Amid Tension
In West Bengal’s Kaliganj, polling witnessed a 30.64% turnout by 11 am. Tensions flared at a booth after the Congress alleged its polling agent was forcefully removed by Trinamool Congress workers, a charge the TMC denied. The seat fell vacant following the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed. His daughter Alifa Ahamed is contesting for the party.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Tight Security and Webcasting in All States
Given the high political stakes, authorities have deployed tight security measures across all five constituencies. Webcasting is also being used extensively to ensure transparency and curb electoral malpractice. In Gujarat, polling day has been declared a public holiday to boost turnout.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Congress Eyes Revival Through Kaliganj
For the Congress-Left alliance, Kaliganj presents a critical opportunity to re-enter West Bengal's political mainstream. With Kabil Uddin Shaikh fielded as their joint candidate, the alliance is focusing on rural distress and inflation to win back voters who once formed their base.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Alifa Ahmed Banks on Legacy in Kaliganj
TMC’s choice of Alifa Ahmed, daughter of the late MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed, is a clear play for continuity and emotional connect. The party hopes her candidature will retain minority and female voter support. However, anti-incumbency and corruption allegations could hurt her chances.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: PV Anvar’s Independent Bid Shakes Up Nilambur
PV Anvar’s decision to contest independently after parting ways with the LDF has complicated the Nilambur race. His presence could split the vote and affect the prospects of both the UDF and LDF. His popularity in the region makes him a wildcard in this four-way contest.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Nilambur’s Symbolic Importance Rises
Nilambur, located in Wayanad district, holds added symbolic weight after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Lok Sabha win there. The bypoll here is not just about local representation—it’s a prestige battle for the LDF and UDF as they prepare strategies for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Visavadar and the Defection Factor
Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Mobile Deposit Centres Introduced at Polling Stations
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing voter convenience and security, Mobile Deposit Centres have been set up at the entrance of every polling station. This is the first time such a facility has been introduced, allowing voters to temporarily deposit their belongings before casting their vote.
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In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a Mobile Deposit Centre has been set up at the entrance of every polling station.
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Assembly By-Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Caste and Community Dynamics in Kadi
By Election 2025 Live Updates: Voting Underway in Kadi and Visavadar
Polling in Gujarat’s Kadi and Visavadar constituencies is progressing steadily. In Kadi, BJP is defending its stronghold, while Congress and AAP are trying to consolidate Dalit and backward caste votes. In Visavadar, AAP's Gopal Italia adds weight to a contest marred by defections and shifting loyalties.
By Election 2025 Live Updates: AAP's Rajya Sabha Angle in Ludhiana West
While AAP denies it officially, political observers believe that a win for Sanjeev Arora could pave the way for senior party leaders like Kejriwal or Sisodia to enter the Rajya Sabha. This adds another layer of strategic importance to an already high-stakes by-election in Ludhiana West.
By Election 2025 Live Updates: Multi-Cornered Face-Off in Ludhiana West
By Election 2025 Live Updates: Congress’ Bharat Bhushan Ashu Casts Vote in Ludhiana
Congress’ Ludhiana West candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, cast his vote at the Malwa Senior Secondary School booths. Calling on all voters to perform their democratic duty, Ashu is positioning himself as an experienced local voice against AAP’s more high-profile but less locally-rooted Sanjeev Arora.
By Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP’s Ashish Ghosh Votes Early in Kaliganj
By Election 2025 Live Updates: UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath casts his vote
Malappuram, Kerala, UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath exercised his franchise at Booth No. 184, set up at Veettikuth Government LP School. Voter turnout has been steady since morning, as political enthusiasm grips the constituency.
#watch | Malappuram, Kerala | UDF candidate for Nilambur assembly by-election, Aryadan Shoukath casts his vote at Booth No. 184 located at Veettikuth Government LP School
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LDF has fielded M Swaraj, UDF has fielded Aryadan Shoukath, while BJP has fielded Adv. Mohan George as the… pic.twitter.com/E8fR398nbB
By Election 2025 Live Updates: Heavy Rain Doesn’t Deter Nilambur Voters
In Kerala’s Nilambur, intermittent rain did not dampen voter spirit. At booth 184 in Veettikkuth, locals turned out early with umbrellas and raincoats, showing strong civic engagement. Nilambur’s voters are weighing the credibility of candidates, especially after the political split involving CPI(M) and Independent P V Anvar.
By Election 2025 Live Updates: Kaliganj Sees Tense Triangular Fight
West Bengal’s Kaliganj constituency has become a flashpoint with the TMC, BJP, and Congress-Left alliance battling it out. Communal undertones, caste equations, and the teacher recruitment scam narrative have made the contest intense. TMC is banking on sympathy and loyalty, while opposition parties aim to exploit governance fatigue.
By-elections 2025 Live: Welcome to our live blog
These by-elections are being closely watched as a litmus test for regional parties post the Lok Sabha elections. With voting underway in Kaliganj, Nilambur, Ludhiana West, Kadi, and Visavadar, the outcomes will reflect how alliances are holding up and where voter sentiments now lie in state politics.
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