🔥 Live Updates (June 23, 2025)
Counting began at 8 AM across five seats — Ludhiana West (Punjab), Nilambur (Kerala), Kaliganj (West Bengal), Visavadar & Kadi (Gujarat) timesofindia.indiatimes.com+10indianexpress.com+10timesofindia.indiatimes.com+10.
Punjab – Ludhiana West: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora leads early rounds (~2,895 vs 1,626 votes for Congress) indianexpress.com+5indianexpress.com+5financialexpress.com+5.
Gujarat – Kadi: BJP’s Rajendra Chavda ahead with ~12,701 votes over Congress (~11,159) en.wikipedia.org+5indianexpress.com+5financialexpress.com+5.
Gujarat – Visavadar: AAP’s Gopal Italia in lead (~7,179 votes) timesofindia.indiatimes.com+9indianexpress.com+9timesofindia.indiatimes.com+9.
Kerala – Nilambur: Congress’ Aryadan Shoukath leads (~7,683 vs 6,444 for CPI(M)) en.wikipedia.org+7indianexpress.com+7indianexpress.com+7.
West Bengal – Kaliganj: TMC’s Alifa Ahmed holding lead (~4,545 vs 1,830 for Congress) timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4indianexpress.com+4news.abplive.com+4.
🚥 Context & Significance
Turnout & Transparency: All five seats saw high voter turnout (51–75%) along with EC firsts like webcasting from 100% polling booths and real-time mobile updates news.abplive.com+3financialexpress.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3.
Key Stakes Ahead of 2026/27:
Nilambur sets the tone for Kerala Assembly polls.
Kaliganj tests TMC’s hold in West Bengal.
Ludhiana West gauges AAP’s urban strength in Punjab.
Visavadar & Kadi reflect BJP vs emerging AAP/Congress battles in Gujarat timesofindia.indiatimes.com+9indianexpress.com+9financialexpress.com+9.
📌 Why It Matters – By Seat
| Constituency | Trigger | Current Lead | Strategic Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana West | AAP MLA's death | Sanjeev Arora (AAP) | Urban test for AAP |
| Nilambur | CPI(M)-backed independent MP's resignation | Aryadan Shoukath (INC) | Prelude to Kerala polls |
| Kaliganj | TMC leader's death | Alifa Ahmed (TMC) | Test for TMC in minority seat |
| Visavadar | AAP MLA defecting to BJP | Gopal Italia (AAP) | AAP’s resilience vs BJP |
| Kadi | BJP MLA's passing | Rajendra Chavda (BJP) | BJP defense in SC seat |
❓ FAQs:
Q1. Which states are involved in the 2025 by-elections?
A: The 2025 by-elections are being held in Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal. Key constituencies include Ludhiana West, Nilambur, Kaliganj, Visavadar, and Kadi.
Q2. When did vote counting for the by-elections begin?
A: The counting of votes began on June 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM as per the Election Commission of India’s official schedule.
Q3. Where can I check real-time by-election results?
A: You can track live updates on the Election Commission of India’s official website results.eci.gov.in or follow credible news portals offering live coverage.
Q4. What caused the by-elections in these constituencies?
A: The bypolls were necessitated due to reasons such as the death or resignation of sitting MLAs or defections, prompting the need for fresh mandates.
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