Election Commission Announces Leads
The has begun counting votes for bypolls in five constituencies across , , , and Gujarat, with initial leads indicating a mixed bag for major parties.
leads in Punjab and Gujarat, while the , , and show strength in Gujarat, Kerala, and West Bengal respectively.
Constituencies and Voter Turnout
Bypolls were necessitated by various reasons including defection, death, and resignation of sitting MLAs, with voter turnout ranging from 51.33% to 73.26% across the states.
Security measures were heightened at counting centers, especially in West Bengal's Kaliganj, to ensure a smooth process, reflecting the high political stakes involved.