By-Election Results 2025 Live: Congress Leads in Kerala's Nilambur, AAP Gains Edge in Ludhiana, TMC Ahead in Kaliganj
By-Election Results 2025: Key Contests Unfold as Counting Begins in Four States
The political spotlight today is firmly on the by-election results from five high-stakes constituencies spread across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal. With counting kicking off at 8 AM, early trends are beginning to surface—shedding light on the emerging winners in this mini battle ahead of crucial Assembly elections.
Held on June 19, these bypolls are being closely watched as a litmus test for both the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc, which have each fielded heavyweight candidates to assert their dominance in the respective states.
Gujarat: BJP Seeks Comeback in Visavadar, Retention in Kadi
In Gujarat, two seats are up for grabs: Visavadar and Kadi.
Visavadar, long out of BJP’s grasp since 2007, turned heads when former AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani resigned and joined BJP in 2023. In this rematch, the BJP has fielded Kirit Patel against Congress’s Nitin Ranpariya and AAP’s prominent face Gopal Italia.
Over in Kadi, a reserved SC constituency in Mehsana district, the contest follows the demise of BJP MLA Karsan Solanki. The ruling party has chosen Rajendra Chavda as its candidate, while Congress and AAP are betting on Ramesh Chavda and Jagdish Chavda, respectively—turning the seat into a triple clash.
Kerala: High Stakes in Nilambur for Congress
In Kerala’s Nilambur, the bypoll has drawn national attention—especially with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s personal involvement. The seat lies in her Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, and she held a spirited roadshow ahead of the vote. The by-election followed the dramatic defection of sitting MLA OV Anvar, who switched from the Left to contest independently with Congress backing.
The Left’s M Swaraj, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath, and BJP’s Advocate Mohan George are vying for the seat. As per early counts, Congress appears to be surging ahead, with celebrations already kicking off among party workers.
West Bengal: TMC’s Legacy on the Line in Kaliganj
In Kaliganj, Nadia district, the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed led to a highly sentimental contest, with his daughter Alifa Ahamed stepping in to defend her father’s legacy. Backed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, she faces off against BJP’s Ashis Ghosh and Congress-CPI(M) alliance candidate Kabil Uddin Shaikh.
Seen as a key indicator ahead of Bengal’s 2026 Assembly polls, the Kaliganj seat is shaping into a tense face-off between the Trinamool and BJP. Early trends show Alifa Ahamed maintaining a lead.
Punjab: Tight Three-Way Race in Ludhiana West
Punjab’s Ludhiana West seat was left vacant after the tragic suicide of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. Now, the ruling party is trying to retain control through Sanjeev Arora, while the BJP is putting up a strong fight with Jeewan Gupta. Veteran Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu adds to the heat, along with SAD’s Parupkar Singh Ghuman, making it a crowded battlefield.
Early numbers suggest AAP’s Sanjeev Arora is edging ahead, a much-needed boost for the party after recent electoral setbacks.
Catch all the latest updates from the bypoll results in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal as vote counting gets underway. These key contests are being seen as mood-setters ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Stay with us for real-time trends, key leads, and major developments.
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