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Bypoll Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Vote Counting Begins Across 14 States; Key Battles in Focus
The counting of votes for the recently held bypolls across 48 assembly constituencies in 14 states has begun. These elections were conducted in Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Additionally, two Lok Sabha constituencies—Wayanad in Kerala and Nanded in Maharashtra—also went to the polls.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Electoral Debut in Wayanad
The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat witnessed the much-anticipated debut of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. This election was necessitated after her brother, Rahul Gandhi, vacated the seat upon deciding to retain Rae Bareli following his win in both constituencies in the previous general election.
Rahul Gandhi has been actively supporting his sister’s campaign in Wayanad. Addressing voters at a rally, he expressed confidence in her capabilities, saying, “If she likes you, she will do whatever; beyond anything you can imagine. She is also going to like Wayanad a lot. A huge part of being a good MP is liking the people and the place you work for. She is going to like it.” Early trends show Priyanka Gandhi leading in the constituency.
High-Stakes Battle in West Bengal Amid Controversies
The bypoll results for six assembly seats in West Bengal are being closely watched, especially for their implications on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The elections come against the backdrop of widespread protests over the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, testing the TMC’s resilience and public trust.
Since its landslide victory in 2021, the TMC has dominated assembly bypolls, except for a rare setback in Sagardighi earlier this year. Maintaining this momentum is crucial for the party’s prospects as it navigates ongoing public discontent and scrutiny.
