Bypolls 2025 Live: Moderate Turnout in Bypolls Across Four States; Voting Peaceful with Isolated Tensions

Stay tuned for Assembly Bypolls 2025 live updates as voting takes place in Punjab, Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala. Get real-time coverage of key contests, voter turnout.

Background

Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala—are heading to the polls today, Thursday, June 19, to elect new representatives in five Assembly constituencies. These crucial byelections come just weeks after the Lok Sabha results and are being seen as a litmus test for regional alliances and party influence ahead of future political showdowns. Counting of votes is scheduled for June 23.Punjab: Ludhiana West Set for a Fierce Face-OffIn Punjab’s Ludhiana West, a high-voltage contest is underway between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, with the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) also in the fray. The seat became vacant after the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year.AAP has put forward industrialist-turned-Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, while Congress has fielded veteran leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a two-time MLA from the same seat. BJP’s Jiwan Gupta and SAD’s Parupkar Singh Ghuman round out the key contenders.AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has promised cabinet induction for Arora if he wins, calling the election a chance for “unparalleled development.” Meanwhile, Ashu has turned his campaign into a direct attack on Kejriwal, alleging a backdoor Rajya Sabha agenda.The constituency has over 1.75 lakh voters, including 85,371 women and 10 third-gender voters. Security is tight, with real-time monitoring and full webcasting across 194 polling stations.West Bengal: Kaliganj Bypoll Heats Up Amid Communal TensionsIn Kaliganj, West Bengal, the TMC, BJP, and Congress-Left alliance are locked in a triangular contest. The seat fell vacant after the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed. His daughter, Alifa Ahmed, is now contesting on a TMC ticket.BJP’s Ashis Ghosh and Congress-backed Kabil Uddin Sheikh are also in the race. Recent communal unrest in Murshidabad and the nationalist fervor following Operation Sindoor have intensified voter sentiment in this minority-dominated constituency.Gujarat: AAP, BJP, and Congress Vie for Ground in Visavadar and KadiIn Gujarat, two key bypolls are underway in Visavadar and Kadi. Visavadar sees a three-way clash between BJP’s Kirit Patel, Congress’s Nitin Ranpariya, and AAP’s Gopal Italia. The seat was vacated after AAP’s Bhupendra Bhayani switched sides to the BJP.Kadi, a reserved seat, became vacant following BJP MLA Karsan Solanki’s death. BJP’s Rajendra Chavda, Congress’s Ramesh Chavda, and AAP’s Jagdish Chavda are contesting. Voting is taking place at 294 booths in each seat, with a public holiday declared to encourage turnout.Kerala: Nilambur Contest Turns Four-Way Amid ControversyIn Kerala’s Nilambur, the fallout between CPI(M) and its former ally P V Anvar has sparked a four-way battle. Congress has fielded Aryadan Shoukath, while CPI(M) is backing M Swaraj. The BJP and Trinamool Congress are also contesting, with Anvar running as the latter’s state convenor.

19/06/2025 14:12:22

By Polls 2025 Live: Moderate Turnout in Bypolls Across Four States; Voting Peaceful with Isolated Tensions

Moderate turnout marked bypolls in five assembly seats across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala. Voting began at 7 a.m., with incidents of tension in West Bengal. Key contests and political stakes remain high ahead of June 23 results.

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19/06/2025 14:11:18

By Polls 2025: Tribal Voters Cross Chaliyar River to Cast Ballots at High-Security Forest Booth

Tribespeople from the remote hamlets of Vaniyampuzha and Iruttukuthy made their way across the Chaliyar river on Thursday to exercise their franchise at a high-security polling booth set up at the Vaniyampuzha forest station. Despite the challenging terrain and isolation of these settlements, residents turned out in significant numbers, reflecting their commitment to the democratic process. 

19/06/2025 13:12:12

By Polls 2025: Strong Early Turnout in Visavadar and Kadi, Voting Underway

Bypolls in Gujarat's Visavadar and Kadi seats saw 28.15% and 23.85% turnout by 11 am. A three-way contest unfolds as BJP, Congress, and AAP battle for both constituencies.

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19/06/2025 12:46:25

By Polls 2025: '1000% Sure of Victory' Says TMC’s PV Anwar Confident Ahead of Nilambur Bypoll Result

After casting his vote in the Nilambur assembly by-election, TMC candidate PV Anwar expressed strong confidence in his victory. Speaking to the media, Anwar said, "100%, 200%, 1000%, no doubt at all that the people of Kerala will support me against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan."

Taking a dig at the Congress and LDF, he added, "They can claim victory till 10 am on 23 June. After that, the people will show who actually wins."

19/06/2025 10:44:06

Bypolls 2025: NDA’s Adv. Mohan George Casts Vote in Nilambur, Kerala

NDA candidate Adv. Mohan George cast his vote at Booth No. 148 located in Mar Thoma Higher Secondary School, Chungathara, during the ongoing Nilambur Assembly by-election. George is representing the BJP-led NDA in a four-cornered contest against LDF’s M. Swaraj, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath, and Trinamool-backed independent P V Anvar.

19/06/2025 10:35:13

Bypolls 2025 | Low Early Turnout in Ludhiana West and Kaliganj Seats

Voter turnout remained modest in the early hours of polling for the Assembly by-elections in Punjab and West Bengal.

According to the Election Commission of India, Ludhiana West in Punjab recorded 8.50% turnout in the first two hours of voting. Meanwhile, Kaliganj in West Bengal registered 10.38% turnout by 9 AM.

Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM in both constituencies. Officials are expecting turnout to pick up through the day as more voters head to the booths.

19/06/2025 10:04:47

Bypolls 2025: Early Voter Turnout: Nilambur Leads, Ludhiana West Lowest Till 9 AM

The Election Commission of India has released early voter turnout figures for the ongoing Assembly by-elections across five constituencies. As of 9 AM, Nilambur in Kerala recorded the highest turnout at 13.15%, while Punjab’s Ludhiana West saw the lowest with 8.50%.

Here’s the voter turnout breakdown till 9 AM:

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  Nilambur (Kerala): 13.15%

  
  


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  Visavadar (Gujarat): 12.10%

  
  


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  Kaliganj (West Bengal): 10.83%

  
  


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  Kadi (Gujarat): 9.05%

  
  


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  Ludhiana West (Punjab): 8.50%

  
  

Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM across all five seats. The bypolls are being closely watched as they reflect the political undercurrents following the recent Lok Sabha elections.

 

19/06/2025 09:35:04

Bypolls 2025: Nilambur Records 13.15% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM

 voter turnout of 13.15% was recorded in the Nilambur Assembly by-election as of 9 AM, just two hours after polling began at 7 AM.

The constituency is witnessing a high-stakes multi-cornered contest among LDF’s M. Swaraj, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath, BJP’s Adv. Mohan George, and Trinamool-backed independent P V Anvar.

 

19/06/2025 09:26:36

Bypolls 2025: Voting Continues in Gujarat’s Kadi Assembly Seat Amid Three-Way Contest

Voting is ongoing in the Kadi Assembly constituency for the 2025 by-elections, with a steady stream of voters turning up to cast their ballots.

The electoral battle features a three-way contest between BJP’s Rajendra Chavda, Congress’s Ramesh Chavda, and AAP’s Jagdish Chavda. The seat, reserved for Scheduled Castes, fell vacant following the death of BJP MLA Karsan Solanki.

19/06/2025 09:14:46

Bypolls 2025: Voting Underway in Kaliganj, BJP’s Ashish Ghosh Casts Vote In Debagram

Voting is in progress for the Kaliganj Assembly by-election, with BJP candidate Ashish Ghosh casting his vote at Debagram DK Girls High School.

Ghosh is contesting in a high-stakes three-way race against TMC’s Alifa Ahmed and Congress-Left-backed Kabil Uddin Shaikh. The bypoll was necessitated following the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed.

19/06/2025 09:04:13

Bypolls 2025: UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath Confident of Victory in Nilambur, Slams State Govt Over Neglect

UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath voiced strong confidence in winning the Nilambur Assembly by-election, while sharply criticizing the state government’s performance in the region.

“There will be a good victory in this election. For the last nine years, the state government has totally neglected the Nilambur area. Many tribals have not been rehabilitated. There is also human-animal conflict here,” Shoukath said during an interaction with the media.

19/06/2025 08:55:21

Bypolls 2025: Confident of Victory, Congress’s Nitin Vanpariya Casts Vote In Visavadar

Congress candidate Nitin Vanpariya expressed confidence in his chances as voting continues for the Visavadar Assembly by-election in Junagadh district. Speaking to the media, Vanpariya said, “People in large numbers are casting their vote today. No other candidate other than me is from this constituency. I am confident of winning.”

19/06/2025 08:42:49

Bypolls 2025: High Voter Turnout Reported In Visavadar Assembly By-Election, Junagadh

Voters turned out in large numbers on Thursday to cast their votes in the Visavadar Assembly by-election, reflecting strong public engagement in the crucial electoral contest.

19/06/2025 08:37:30

Bypolls 2025: Voting Begins for Visavadar and Kadi Assembly Seats in Gujarat

Polling has officially begun for the by-elections to the Visavadar and Kadi Assembly constituencies in Gujarat. Voters are heading to the booths to elect their new representatives in what are being seen as significant contests for all major parties.

In Visavadar, the BJP has fielded Kirit Patel, Congress has nominated Nitin Ranpariya, and AAP is represented by Gopal Italia. The seat was vacated after former AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani resigned and joined the BJP.

19/06/2025 08:36:47

Bypolls 2025: LDF’s M. Swaraj Votes in Nilambur, Calls on Voters to Participate Actively

LDF candidate M. Swaraj cast his vote on Thursday at Polling Booth No. 202, situated at the Government Lower Primary School in Muthiri Mankuth, as voting continues in the Nilambur Assembly by-election.

After voting, Swaraj underscored the power of the ballot, stating, “Voting is a citizen's right, and I urge everyone in the constituency to come out and exercise their franchise.”

19/06/2025 08:21:15

Bypolls 2025: LDF’s M. Swaraj Casts Vote in Nilambur, Urges Citizens to Exercise Their Right

LDF candidate M. Swaraj cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 202, located at the Government Lower Primary School in Muthiri Mankuth, Nilambur, as voting continues in the high-stakes Assembly by-election.

Speaking after casting his vote, Swaraj emphasized the importance of public participation, saying, “Voting is a citizen's right, and I urge everyone in the constituency to come out and exercise their franchise.”

19/06/2025 08:10:00

Bypolls 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora, Family Cast Votes as Polling Continues In Ludhiana West

Voting is in full swing for the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election, with AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora and his family arriving at the polling booth to cast their votes.

The high-stakes contest features Sanjeev Arora (AAP), Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress), Jiwan Gupta (BJP), and Parupkar Singh Ghumman (SAD). The seat was left vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year.

 

19/06/2025 08:09:06

Bypolls 2025: Undeterred By Rain, Voters Turn Out at Booth 184 in Kerala’s Nilambur

Braving the rain, voters have begun arriving at Polling Booth No. 184 at Government Lower Primary School, Veettikkuth, to cast their votes in the Nilambur Assembly by-election.

Despite the weather, the enthusiasm among voters remains strong as the constituency witnesses a four-way contest between LDF’s M Swaraj, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath, BJP’s Adv. Mohan George, and Trinamool Congress-backed independent P V Anvar.

19/06/2025 07:56:51

Bypolls 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Casts Vote in Ludhiana West, Says He Prayed For Peace And Progress

AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora arrived at his polling centre this morning to cast his vote in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Speaking to reporters, Arora shared, “I offered prayers at a Gurudwara, a temple, and also visited ‘Peer falor’. We have come here to cast our vote now.”

Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM, according to election officials.

The bypoll was necessitated after the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January. Arora is up against Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu, BJP’s Jiwan Gupta, and SAD’s Parupkar Singh Ghumman.

19/06/2025 07:55:17

Bypolls 2025: BJP’s Ashish Ghosh Casts Vote in Kaliganj, West Bengal

BJP candidate Ashish Ghosh cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 171, AC 80, located at Debagram DK Girls High School in the Kaliganj Assembly constituency. Ghosh is one of the key contenders in the closely watched bypoll, facing off against TMC’s Alifa Ahmed and Congress’s Kabil Uddin Shaikh.

19/06/2025 07:45:42

Bypolls 2025: Mock Poll Successfully Conducted at Booth 184 in Kerala’s Nilambur, Voting Begins At 7 AM

At Booth 184 in Government Lower Primary School, Veettikkuth, all preparations are complete for the Nilambur Assembly by-election, with polling set to begin at 7 AM.

Returning Officer Rathesh confirmed that the mock poll was conducted successfully in the presence of polling agents from all contesting candidates. “The EVMs have been verified and cleared. There are over 970 registered voters at this booth, and we expect a full turnout. All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and fair voting process,” he said.

19/06/2025 07:44:50

Bypolls 2025: Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu Casts Vote in Ludhiana West, Urges Public to Turn Out

Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu cast his vote at booth numbers 72-76 at Malwa Senior Secondary School in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election.

Speaking to reporters after voting, Ashu said, “I have fulfilled my constitutional duty and appeal to the voters to do the same.”

19/06/2025 07:43:18

Bypolls 2025: Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu Casts Vote in Ludhiana West, Urges Public to Turn Out

Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu cast his vote at booth numbers 72-76 at Malwa Senior Secondary School in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election.

Speaking to reporters after voting, Ashu said, “I have fulfilled my constitutional duty and appeal to the voters to do the same.”

19/06/2025 07:41:47

Bypolls 2025: Voting Begins in Kerala’s Nilambur, Key Contest Between LDF, UDF, and BJP

Polling has started at Booth No. 184, located at the Government Lower Primary School in Veettikkuth, for the Nilambur Assembly by-election in Kerala’s Malappuram district.

The electoral battle features a triangular contest with LDF candidate M Swaraj, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath, and BJP’s Adv. Mohan George vying for the seat. The bypoll was triggered by a fallout between the ruling CPI(M) and former LDF-backed MLA P V Anvar.

19/06/2025 07:40:39

Bypolls 2025: Voting Underway in Kaliganj, West Bengal Amid Three-Way Contest

Polling is currently in progress at Booth 171 in Nadia district for the Kaliganj Assembly by-election in West Bengal. Voters are turning out to choose between three prominent candidates in a closely watched triangular contest.

TMC has fielded Alifa Ahmed, daughter of late MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed. BJP’s Ashish Ghosh and Congress candidate Kabil Uddin Shaikh, backed by the Left Front, are also in the fray.

19/06/2025 07:39:37

Bypolls 2025: Voting Begins in Ludhiana West, Congress’s Ashu Urges Voters to Turn Out

Polling has begun in Punjab’s Ludhiana West constituency for the crucial 2025 Assembly by-election. The contest features key candidates from major parties, with Sanjeev Arora representing AAP, Bharat Bhushan Ashu for Congress, Jiwan Gupta for BJP, and Parupkar Singh Ghumman for SAD.

Speaking to the media, Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu said, “People are participating in this election process. I appeal to the public to come and cast their vote.”