Bypoll Results 2024 Live Update

The political landscape is abuzz as vote counting for the by-elections to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary seats across 15 states began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 23. This crucial exercise has drawn intense focus as key political players—BJP, Congress, and regional parties—vie to claim victory. The Election Commission will announce the official results, providing a clearer picture of the winners later in the day.

Uttar Pradesh: A Key Battleground

The Uttar Pradesh bypolls are particularly significant for the BJP and the Samajwadi Party, as both aim to set the stage for the 2027 assembly elections. After facing setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is keen to regain momentum through these by-elections.

Rescheduled Polling

Initially, the Election Commission scheduled voting for 47 assembly segments and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on November 13, with polling for the Kedarnath assembly seat and the Nanded Lok Sabha seat slated for November 20. However, the schedule was revised, with bypolls in 14 assembly constituencies across Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh postponed from November 13 to November 20.

First Test for NDA and INDIA Blocs

This by-election marks the first major electoral contest for both the NDA and the INDIA alliance since the Lok Sabha elections. With its wide geographical reach and stakes spread across 15 states, the results will serve as a litmus test for the two blocs, offering insights into the evolving political narratives leading up to future elections.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, announced the bypoll dates while revealing the schedules for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections.

The anticipation remains high as political observers and parties await the outcomes, which could significantly influence India’s political dynamics in the years ahead.