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Tamil Nadu is waiting for bypoll results in Dharapuram and Madurantakam. The sitting AIADMK MLAs from both seats left the party and are now contesting again on TVK's ticket.

It is a three-way fight between TVK, AIADMK, which wants to win back these seats, and DMK, now in the Opposition.

Turnout and Puducherry Results

Both constituencies saw voter turnout go past 80%. The big question is whether TVK can repeat its strong May show. Results are also due from Puducherry's Thattanchavady, which was vacated by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.

Voting is happening in six by-elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam. Polling started at 8 am today. Results come out on October 9.

This is a key test for the ruling alliances. These seats became vacant after winners in some constituencies picked one seat and resigned from the other.

Seats and parties in the race

West Bengal: Nandigram and Rejinagar seats are open. The Election Commission has frozen the TMC party name and election symbol after the party split into two groups. BJP is pushing hard here, especially in Nandigram, where they nominated Hasirani Rath. Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction has backed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. CPI and a rival TMC group are also contesting.

Tamil Nadu: Madurantakam and Dharapuram have four-way fights between TVK, DMK, AIADMK and CPI. Former AIADMK MLAs K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama are contesting on TVK tickets. With 27 and 30 candidates respectively, vote splitting could matter a lot here.

Puducherry and Assam: Thattanchavady in Puducherry and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam will also see voting today. Both are seen as tests of how strong the ruling alliances are locally.

Election Commission of India confirms that voters with COVID-19 or those suspected of having the virus can use postal ballots for upcoming by-elections. This service is available for Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, plus Thattanchavady in Puducherry.

Rules for postal ballots

The commission also allows this option for voters aged 85 and older, as well as people with benchmark disabilities. To qualify, these voters must be listed in the electoral roll database. Anyone with the virus needs a certificate from an authorized doctor, which the Returning Officer will then check.

This decision helps at-risk citizens vote safely. It follows the process used in the 2021 Assembly elections to keep the voting process open to everyone.

Election Commission of India announced bye-elections for five Assembly seats and one Parliamentary seat. These votes are happening because representatives in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam resigned.

People in Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, Thattanchavady in Puducherry, and Rejinagar and Nandigram in West Bengal will vote. Also, Nagaon Parliamentary seat in Assam will hold a bye-election. Model Code of Conduct is now active in these areas.

Important details for voters

• Polling stations: EVMs and VVPATs will be used everywhere.
• ID proof: EPIC is the main document, but you can also use Aadhaar or PAN cards.
• Candidate records: Anyone with a criminal record must share their background publicly three times.

Electoral rolls are updated and ready. You can check your registration status and candidate information on the Election Commission of India website.

Voters in several areas should prepare for bypolls. Election Commission has scheduled elections for five assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat for October 6. Vote counting will happen on October 9.

Voting will take place in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal. Polling also happens in Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, and Thattanchavady in Puducherry. Also, Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam will hold elections.

Election details

These seats became empty because representatives resigned to keep other seats or changed parties. Model Code of Conduct is now active in these districts. Check your voter registration status before polling day.

Election Commission of India released the schedule for upcoming bypolls. Voters in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam should note the dates. Polling is on October 6, and vote counting follows on October 9.

Important election details

This covers specific vacancies, including the Nagaon Parliamentary seat in Assam and several Assembly constituencies like Nandigram and Thattanchavady. The Commission plans to finish the election cycle by October 11. If you are a voter in these areas, make sure your details match the final electoral rolls published earlier this year.