By-Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP's Hasi Rani Rath wins Nandigram seat; TVK's secures Dharapuram, Madurantakam
BJP candidate Hasi Rani Rath secured a victory in the Nandigram by‑election in West Bengal, defeating Congress rival Milan Pradhan by more than one lakh votes. In Tamil Nadu, the TVK party won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, adding to its legislative presence.
- ✓BJP candidate Hasi Rani Rath secured a victory in the Nandigram by‑election in West Bengal, defeating Congress rival Milan Pradhan by more than one lakh votes.
- ✓These results were declared as part of the 2026 by‑election cycle.
- ✓Rath’s win was marked by a margin exceeding 100,000 votes over her nearest competitor, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan.
The Election Commission announced that Hasi Rani Rath of the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged victorious in the Nandigram constituency of West Bengal, while the TVK party captured the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats in Tamil Nadu. These results were declared as part of the 2026 by‑election cycle.
Rath’s win was marked by a margin exceeding 100,000 votes over her nearest competitor, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. The TVK’s success in the two Tamil Nadu constituencies was confirmed simultaneously, though exact vote counts for those seats were not disclosed in the brief.
The outcomes are being viewed as a barometer of voter sentiment ahead of upcoming state and national contests, influencing party strategies and local governance priorities across the affected regions.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Politics & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 October 2026 |