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Bengal and Tamil Nadu Bypolls Begin: 5 Assembly Seats and 1 Lok Sabha Seat Up for Election
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 11:03 AM
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Bypolls for five assembly seats in West Bengal and a Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu commenced today, marking a crucial test for the BJP and the Tamil Nadu Vidhana Parishad.
Bypolls for five assembly seats in West Bengal and a Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu began today, with polling stations opening across the two states.
The elections are being closely watched as a test for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal and for the Tamil Nadu Vidhana Parishad.
The five assembly constituencies in West Bengal and the single parliamentary seat in Tamil Nadu are expected to see intense campaigning from major parties.
Observers say the results could influence the political landscape ahead of the next general elections.
The elections are being closely watched as a test for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal and for the Tamil Nadu Vidhana Parishad.
The five assembly constituencies in West Bengal and the single parliamentary seat in Tamil Nadu are expected to see intense campaigning from major parties.
Observers say the results could influence the political landscape ahead of the next general elections.