Bypolls Highlights: Voting Concludes In 6 States, 72% Turnout Recorded In Kerala, Over 55% In Uttarakhand
Bypolls 2023 LIVE: Follow this live blog for all the latest developments related to voting in the Bypolls for seven Assembly seats across six states today.
About 59 per cent of 2.98 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm on Tuesday in the by-election to Dumri assembly seat in Jharkhand.
More than 43 per cent of the electorate in Uttar Pradesh's Ghosi assembly constituency cast their votes till 3 pm for the bypoll on Tuesday, the first electoral showdown in the state after the formation of the opposition INDIA bloc.
An average voter turnout of 76 per cent was recorded till 3 pm of polling in the by-elections to Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly seats in Tripura's Sepahijala district.
Bypoll voter turnout till 1 PM:
Ghosi- UP: 33.52%
Dhupguri- Bengal: 51.12%
Boxanagar - Tripura: 61.61%
Dhanpur-Tripura: 59.62%
Dumri - Jharkhand: 43.55%
Puthuppally - Kerala: 47.12%
Bageshwar- Uttarakhand: 38.08%
Bypoll voter turnout till 11 am:
Ghosi- UP: 21.57%
Dhupguri- Bengal: 34.26%
Boxanagar - Tripura: 40.49%
Dhanpur-Tripura: 39.48%
Dumri - Jharkhand: 27.56%
Puthuppally - Kerala: 31.44%
Bageshwar- Uttarakhand: 26.03%
Ghosi Bypoll: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "The BJP is winning the Ghosi bypoll with a huge majority, people have given their blessings to the 'Lotus'. This is a one-sided contest."
Bypoll voter turnout till 9 am:
Ghosi- UP: 9.12%
Dhupguri- Bengal: 17.25%
Boxanagar - Tripura: 18.97%
Dhanpur-Tripura: 18.71%
Dumri - Jharkhand: 11.40%
Puthuppally - Kerala: 15.36%
Bageshwar- Uttarakhand: 10:13%
Ghosi Bypoll: Mau District Magistrate Arun Kumar says, "Votes are being conducted peacefully. The process is going smoothly at all polling booths. Our officials are on the field. There is no problem so far. We are taking feedback constantly from zonal magistrate..."
Kerala Bypoll: UDF's Congress candidate Chandy Oommen cast his vote for the Puthuppally by-polls.
Ghosi Bypoll: Congress leader Surendra Rajput on Samajwadi Party accusing the BJP of "trying to influence" the bypoll
"The BJP is using governance and administration to tarnish the democracy, but people are in favour of INDIA (opposition bloc). Sanajwadi Party's Sudhakar Singh will emerge victorious in Ghosi bypolls."
Dhupguri Bypoll: Voting for the by-election to Dhupguri assembly constituency in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district is underway amid elaborate security arrangements.
Ghosi Bypoll: Sheetla Prasad, CO, Mau says, "Four-five people and more are not allowed to gather at one place since Section 144 is imposed. Action will be taken if any fake voter is caught."
Voting is underway for the bypoll to the Bageshwar assembly seat in Uttarakhand.
The bypoll was necessitated by the death of sitting BJP MLA and cabinet minister Chandan Ram Das in April. He had won the seat in four consecutive polls since 2007.
Dumri Bypoll: Jharkhand Minister and Dumri by-poll candidate Baby Devi says "I have full support from the people here. I have cast my vote. Anything can only be said after 8th September, when the results are announced..."
Voting for the by-election in the Puthuppally assembly constituency in Kottayam district began briskly with men, women and youngsters lining up early at booths that opened for polling at 7 am.
Voting for the Ghosi assembly bypoll, the first electoral showdown in Uttar Pradesh after the formation of the opposition INDIA bloc, is underway.
Voting begins for Dumri Assembly bypoll in Jharkhand.
Voting for Puthupally Assembly by-polls is underway in Kerala.
Background
Bypolls 2023 LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP LIVE's blog for live updates on byelections for seven Assembly seats in six states scheduled for Tuesday, marking the first electoral test for the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A against the BJP. While the opposition alliance is presenting a united front in the Ghosi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, it's a different scenario in Dhupguri in West Bengal and Puthuppally in Kerala, where alliance constituents are contesting against each other. The counting of votes is set for September 8.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Ghosi seat became vacant after the resignation of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA and OBC leader Dara Singh Chauhan, who rejoined the BJP. The ruling BJP-led NDA has fielded Chauhan, while Samajwadi Party candidate Sudhakar Singh has garnered support from the Congress and Left parties. This election is a significant test for opposition unity, with both sides campaigning intensely, knowing that a victory could set a trend in their favor for the Lok Sabha polls next year. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has led the BJP's campaign, while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav addressed an election meeting, emphasizing the potential for a change in the country's politics.
The Dhupguri assembly constituency in North Bengal is witnessing a three-cornered contest among the TMC, BJP, and the Congress-supported CPI(M). The TMC won the seat in 2016 but lost it to the BJP in 2021.
In Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly seats in Tripura's Sepahijala district, Chief Minister Manik Saha is leading the BJP's campaign. The Tipra Motha and Congress are not participating. Boxanagar constituency is considered the Left party's stronghold, and Dhanpur, once a stronghold of the communists, is heading for a direct fight between BJP and CPI(M) candidates.
In Jharkhand’s Dumri, INDIA bloc candidate Bebi Devi is in a direct contest with NDA candidate Yashoda Devi. The by-election was called after the death of JMM MLA Jagarnath Mahto.
In Kerala's Puthuppally bypoll, the Congress and the ruling Left will contest against each other, with the opposition party hoping to capitalize on anti-incumbency and the late Oommen Chandy's legacy. The Congress-led UDF opposition has fielded Chandy's son, Chandy Oommen, while the ruling Left has chosen DYFI leader Jaick C Thomas. The BJP has also fielded a candidate.
Lastly, in Uttarakhand, it's a straight contest between the BJP and Congress for the Bageshwar seat. The ruling BJP aims to retain the seat, which was won by Parvati Das' husband Chandan Das in four consecutive elections since 2007. His unfortunate demise necessitated the bypoll. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other top BJP leaders have campaigned for Parvati Das. Congress heavyweights like Harish Rawat have been mobilizing support for party candidate Basant Kumar.
These by-elections will offer an initial gauge of voter sentiment and political dynamics in these states.
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