Test for BJP in Bengal, TVK in TN; bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies, 1 LS seat begins

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What happened

Voting commenced at 7 am for multiple by-elections across West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry on Tuesday.

In West Bengal, significant contests included Nandigram and Rejinagar with notable security.

Key facts

  • Voting commenced at 7 am for multiple by-elections across West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry on Tuesday.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:08:44 UTC.

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