Baramati, Bagalkot, Davanagere South, Rahuri, Umreth, Koridang, Dharmanagar By-election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP wins on 4 seats; Congress secures 2 seats

Congress has registered another victory in the bypolls. Congress’s Samrath Shamanur Mallikarjuna won the Davanagere South bypoll in Karnataka. Mallikarjuna secured the seat with 69,578 votes.

BJP's Akshay Shivajirao Kardile has won from Maharashtra’s Rahuri seat. Kardile secured 1,40,093 votes after all 27 rounds of counting, the EC data showed.

BJP candidate Akshay Shivajirao Kardile is leading in Maharashtra’s Rahuri seat. Kardile has secured 1,40,093 votes after all 27 rounds of counting, the datat showed.

Congress has won the Bagalkot assembly seat in Karnataka. The party's candidate Umesh Hullappa Meti won the bypoll with 98,919 votes.

BJP has won from Nagaland’s Koridang and Tripura's Dharmanagar seats. Party’s Nagaland candidate Daochier I. Imchen secured victory by a margin of 7,317 votes. Tripura candidate Jahar Chakraborty has won by a margin of 24,291 votes.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, who is heading towards a landslide victory in the Baramati assembly bypoll, urged NCP workers and supporters to avoid holding victory processions once the results are declared.

She dedicated the mandate to the memory of her late husband Ajit Pawar and appealed for restraint, asking supporters to uphold values that reflect his public life and legacy.

The bypoll, held on April 23, was necessitated after Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on January 28.

Contesting her first assembly election, Sunetra is poised for a sweeping win, buoyed by a sympathy wave and her family’s longstanding influence in the constituency. No major political party fielded a candidate against her.

Congress has taken a lead in Karnataka’s Davanagere South seat. Samarth Shamanur of Congress is leading by 37,419 votes. With this, Congress now has both the Karnataka seats under their control.

The BJP is poised to secure victory in Tripura’s Dharmanagar assembly seat, with its candidate Jahar Chakraborti firmly in the lead after four rounds of counting. Chakraborti has garnered 24,291 votes so far, maintaining a commanding advantage over CPI(M)’s Amitabha Datta, who has polled 6,001 votes.

The BJP is leading in Nagaland's Koridang and after the end of all three rounds of counting, party's candidate Daochier I. Imchen is ahead by 7,317 votes. The EC has not officially announced the winner from the seat yet. The seat went to polls after the death of BJP legislator and Daochier's father Imkong L. Imchen.

In Tripura’s Dharmanagar Assembly constituency, BJP candidate Jahar Chakraborty has surged ahead with a commanding lead of over 18,290 votes in the ongoing counting, gaining a decisive early advantage.

BJP’s Harshadbhai Parmar has established a decisive lead over Congress candidate Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan in the Umreth Assembly bypoll in Gujarat. Counting of votes is being conducted at BJVM College in Vallabh Vidyanagar under tight security arrangements.

By the end of the 12th round, Parmar was leading with 48,405 votes, while Chauhan trailed with 29,652 votes, as per data from the Election Commission. The remaining four candidates, including three Independents and one from a lesser-known party, were far behind the leading contenders.

The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting BJP MLA Govind Parmar. The BJP fielded his son, Harshad Parmar, marking his debut in a major electoral contest.

The Koridang seat in Nagaland went to polls after the death of BJP legislator Imkong L. Imchen. His son Daochier I. Imchen is contesting with BJP’s backing and is currently leading with 2,600+ votes. First round of counting is now over. Two more rounds to go.

Sometimes, things get messy on crucial occasions. It was that occassion in Karnataka today when counting of votes faced an unexpected delay on Monday after the keys to the EVM strongroom at the Davanagere South counting centre went missing.

Authorities were forced to attempt opening the strongroom locks using tools in the presence of security personnel, as the room contained EVMs for the constituency. The situation led to a temporary hold-up in the counting process.

The Davanagere South bypoll was necessitated by the death of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Counting of votes is also being conducted for the Bagalkot Assembly bypoll, which was triggered by the demise of HY Meti.

strong room keys missing in Davanagere? Staff had to break open the doors.
If the Election Commission can’t even secure strong room keys, how can people trust the system? This is not negligence — this is a serious failure. 🚨#electionresults pic.twitter.com/XQWOQ0b1K4

— Gk (@Ggk_here_) May 4, 2026

Following the demise of her husband and Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Sunetra Pawar is contesting her debut election from Baramati. After the end of two rounds of voting, Sunetra is leading by over 16,500 votes.

No major political party has fielded a candidate against her. The Opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has stayed out of the contest, effectively ensuring a walkover.

BJP’s Shrinivas Dasakariyappa is leading by over 9000 votes in Karnataka’s Davanagere South seat. Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur is trailing in the second position after the two rounds of counting.

Early trends from the bypoll counting show the BJP gaining ground across several constituencies. In Gujarat’s Umreth, Harshadbhai Govindbhai Parmar is in the lead. In Karnataka, the Congress has an edge in Bagalkot with Umesh Hullappa Meti leading, while the BJP’s Srinivas Daskariyappa is ahead in Davanagere South.

In Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate Sunetra Pawar is leading in Baramati, and Akshay Shivajirao Kardile has taken the lead in Rahuri. In Tripura’s Dharmanagar, BJP candidate Jahar Chakraborti is also ahead, according to initial counting trends.

Congress candidate Umesh Hullappa Meti is leading from Karnataka’s Bagalkot constituency by nearly 11,000 votes, according to ECI’s early trends. BJP candidate Charantimath Veerabhadrayya is in the second position so far.

The by-elections were triggered by the deaths of senior Congress leaders HY Meti in Bagalkot and Shamanur Shivashankarappa in Davanagere South.

Though the results are unlikely to immediately shift the state’s political balance, the contests are being seen as a prestige battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. While the Congress is seeking to retain both seats, the BJP is aiming to wrest them and deal a setback to the government led by Siddaramaiah.

As per the early trends coming from ECI, BJP candidate Akshay Kardile leading with over 4900 votes. The immediate second is NCP (SP) candiate Govind Mokate. The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Shivajirao Kardile.

Earlier, former minister Prajakta Tanpure was expected to be fielded, but his last-minute withdrawal altered the contest, leading to Mokate’s nomination.

Counting of votes for the Baramati Assembly bypoll in Maharashtra is underway, with the NCP expressing confidence that Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar will secure a decisive victory. Party leaders said they expect a substantial winning margin, though no victory celebrations have been planned.

The by-election was necessitated by the death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. Polling, held on April 23, recorded a voter turnout of over 58 per cent, with more than 2.23 lakh electors casting their votes, according to the Election Commission of India.

#watch | Baramati Assembly bypoll 2026 | Baramati, Maharashtra: Visuals outside the MIDC Warehouse Corporation in Baramati, where the counting of votes is underway. pic.twitter.com/xZklcOWbb8

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

The Election Commission of India started counting of votes for by-elections held in seven Assembly constituencies across five states on May 4. Final results for all seats are expected later in the day.

The by-elections were necessitated largely due to the deaths of sitting legislators across states.

In Gujarat’s Umreth seat, the vacancy followed the death of BJP MLA Govindbhai Parmar, with the party fielding his son while the Aam Aadmi Party opted out of the contest.

Karnataka saw bypolls in two constituencies — Bagalkot and Davanagere South — after the deaths of Congress leaders HY Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa, respectively.

In Maharashtra, voting was held in Baramati following the death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a January aviation accident, while the Rahuri seat fell vacant after the demise of BJP MLA Shivaji Kardile.

The Koridang seat in Nagaland went to polls after the death of BJP legislator Imkong L. Imchen, while Tripura’s Dharmanagar constituency saw a by-election following the passing of Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen.

The results will determine control of these seats but are not expected to significantly alter the overall political balance in the respective states.

In Karnataka’s Bagalkot, officials have put in place special arrangements for counting postal ballots, including a dedicated table for QR code scanning of ballots received from service voters. The process will be overseen by a scanning supervisor, assisted by support staff and election officers.

Strict access controls have been enforced at the counting centre. Separate parking has been designated on the eastern side for candidates and their agents, who will not be allowed to enter through the main gate. Entry through the main gate is restricted to counting personnel and media representatives, while parking for others has been arranged about 200 metres away.

Mobile phones have been banned inside the counting venue in accordance with Election Commission of India guidelines.

Counting of votes is underway across seven Assembly constituencies simultaneously — Bagalkot and Davanagere South in Karnataka, Baramati and Rahuri in Maharashtra, Umreth in Gujarat, Dharmanagar in Tripura and Koridang in Nagaland.

As per Election Commission of India guidelines, postal ballots are being counted first, after which votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be taken up.

Results for the Rahuri Assembly bypoll in Ahilyanagar will be declared today, with the contest drawing significant attention in the district. The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Shivajirao Kardile. The main contest is between BJP candidate Akshay Kardile and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) nominee Govind Mokate.

Earlier, former minister Prajakta Tanpure was expected to be fielded, but his last-minute withdrawal altered the contest, leading to Mokate’s nomination.

A total of seven candidates are in the fray. Counting is being closely tracked by party workers, with focus on whether Akshay Kardile retains the seat for the BJP or Mokate manages an upset.

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on April 8 set aside the Election Commission of India’s notification for the Ponda by-election, holding that it violated the Representation of the People Act since the Assembly’s term has less than a year remaining.

The challenge was brought by two registered voters from the constituency, who argued that the notification was invalid as the current Goa Legislative Assembly’s term ends on March 14, 2027, leaving under a year.

The court upheld their argument, observing that with results scheduled for May 4, the elected candidate would have served only around nine months as an MLA.

Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan (INC)

Harshadbhai Govindbhai Parmar (BJP)

Maulik Vinubhai Shah (BNJD)

Jiteshkumar Ghanshyambhai Sevak (Jitubhai Sevak) (IND)

Nirupaben Natvarlal Madhu (IND)

Mahendrabhai Natvarbhai Parmar (IND)

The ECI’s result portal (results.eci.gov.in) now displays a section titled "Bye Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May 2026". The page will go live once EVM or postal ballot opens.

Amitabha Datta (CPIM)

Chayan Bhattacharya (INC)

Jahar Chakraborti (BJP)

Bibash Ranjan Das (AB)

Sanjoy Chaudhury (SUCIC)

Brajalal Debnath (IND)

K.S. Shivakumarappa (AAP)

Shrinivasa T. Dasakariyappa (BJP)

Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna (INC)

Afsar Kodlipete (SDPI)

Eranna (IPCP)

Eshwara Shenga (UPP)

Khajamohiddin Gudageri (BIP)

M.P. Dadakhalandar (CCP)

G.N. Prashanth Kumar (JCB)

Cm Shabaz Khan (YSEP)

M.G. Srikanth (NS)

Dalita Srinivas (BPKP)

Syed Imathiyaz (JP)

Khadar Adil Basha (IND)

Goutam (IND)

T. Jabeena Apa (IND)

Mansoor Ali U.M (IND)

K.H Mahaboob (IND)

Akhanda.C.M. Manjunatha Swamy (IND)

B Rajashekhar (IND)

Sajid (IND)

Sadiq Pahilwan (IND)

H. Suban Sab (IND)

Syed Chand Peer (IND)

D Syed Riyaz (IND)

Umesh Hullappa Meti (INC)

Charantimath Veerabhadrayya (Veeranna) (BJP)

Anthosh Savvase (UPP)

Talawar Shivakumar (BIP)

Thejoramashetty Devanga (JCB)

Nagaraj.S.Kalakutagar (KRS)

Siddappa Godi (AIJP)

Anand Jakati (IND)

Ravi Shivappa Padasalagi (IND)

Counting of votes for bypolls to two Assembly constituencies in Karnataka — Bagalkot and Davanagere South — will be held on May 4 under tight security, election officials said on Sunday. The by-elections were conducted on April 9.

The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress leaders H. Y. Meti from Bagalkot and Shamanur Shivashankarappa from Davanagere South.

While the outcome is unlikely to immediately alter the political balance in the state, the contests are being viewed as a prestige battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The Congress is aiming to retain both seats, while the BJP is seeking to wrest them to deliver a setback to the government led by Siddaramaiah, amid ongoing discussions around internal leadership dynamics.

Speculation is also rife that decisions on a possible leadership change and a cabinet reshuffle may follow the declaration of results.

The BJP has fielded former MLA Veerabhadrayya Charantimath from Bagalkot and newcomer Srinivas T Dasakariyappa from Davanagere South. The Congress has nominated family members of the late legislators — Umesh Meti, son of H Y Meti, from Bagalkot, and Samarth Mallikarjun, grandson of Shamanur Shivashankarappa, from Davanagere South.

Samarth Mallikarjun is the son of state minister S. S. Mallikarjun, who is in charge of Davanagere district and Member of Parliament Prabha Mallikarjun.