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India by-elections: Voting begins for six seats in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry
Voting commenced on Tuesday, October 6, for six key by-elections across India, including one Lok Sabha seat in Assam and five Assembly seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
In West Bengal, tensions were reported in the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies. In Rejinagar, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder and MLA Humayun Kabir was arrested and taken into custody following a heated confrontation with police and allegations of violating election rules. In Nandigram, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan alleged that polling agents were forcefully removed by supporters, though local officials reported peaceful proceedings.
In Assam, polling is underway for the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, which became vacant following the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. The contest features 15 candidates, with significant competition between the BJP, Congress, and AIUDF.
In Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, by-elections are being held for the Madurantakam, Dharapuram, and Thattanchavady seats. The Election Commission has confirmed the use of EVMs and VVPATs across all polling stations. Vote counting for these elections is scheduled for October 9.
Entities
AIUDF · Assam · BJP · Badruddin Ajmal · Bharatiya Janata Party · Devasish Sharma · Election Commission of India · Humayun Kabir · India · Indian National Congress · Mamata Banerjee · Nagaon
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vote counting is scheduled for October 9. www.mangalorean.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EVMs and VVPATs will be used in all polling stations for the by-elections. www.mangalorean.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Polling is being held on Tuesday, October 6, for five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat. www.mangalorean.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam became vacant due to the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. www.mangalorean.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Nandigram Assembly seat in West Bengal became vacant due to the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari. www.mangalorean.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in · www.latestly.com · www.nationalheraldindia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll recorded approximately 15 to 17 per cent voter turnout by 9 AM. assamtribune.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was arrested in Rejinagar after a confrontation with police. madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congress candidate Milan Pradhan alleged that polling agents were removed by hooligans in Nandigram. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] Voting for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam commenced on Tuesday, October 6. assamtribune.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was arrested in Rejinagar for allegedly threatening police and violating laws during polling. madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] By-elections are also being held for Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. www.zoomnews.in · www.latestly.com · www.mangalorean.com