October 9, 2026 | By Political Desk
The by-election results reported on October 9 have drawn attention to significant political developments across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The BJP recorded major victories in West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies, while actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured victories in two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies. In Assam, the BJP was reported to be leading in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, while the NDA secured a victory in Puducherry’s Thattanchavady Assembly constituency.
West Bengal: BJP Scores a Major Victory in Nandigram
The BJP registered a significant victory in Nandigram, a constituency that has remained politically important since the high-profile 2021 contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari.
BJP candidate Hasi Rani Rath defeated Congress candidate Milan Pradhan by a substantial margin.
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Hasi Rani Rath | BJP | 164,427 |
| Milan Pradhan | Congress | 41,674 |
| Winning margin | BJP | 122,753 |
The result represents a major electoral gain for the BJP in a constituency that has frequently been at the centre of West Bengal’s political battles.
Rejinagar: BJP Wins in a Muslim-Majority Constituency
The BJP’s victory in Rejinagar, in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, was another notable development. The constituency has a substantial Muslim population, making the result particularly significant in the state’s political landscape.
BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar reportedly secured victory by a margin of 75,691 votes.
Other candidates in the contest included Gulam Nabi Azad (Robin) of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, Congress candidate Abdullil Kafi and Trinamool Congress candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury.
The reported result has raised questions about opposition vote fragmentation and the BJP’s electoral reach beyond its traditional support base.
However, the result alone does not establish how different religious communities voted. Booth-level voting data would be needed to draw conclusions about voting patterns among Muslim electors.
Tamil Nadu: Vijay’s TVK Wins Two Assembly Seats
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) recorded victories in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies, according to reports published on October 9.
| Constituency | Winning candidate | Party | Winning margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurantakam | Maragatham Kumaravel | TVK | 19,241 |
| Dharapuram | P. Sathyabama | TVK | 9,471 |
The victories are significant for TVK, which is seeking to establish itself as a major political force in Tamil Nadu.
The results could increase pressure on the state’s established political parties, particularly the DMK and AIADMK. They also provide an opportunity to assess whether Vijay’s party can translate its public visibility into sustained electoral support.
Nevertheless, the results in two constituencies should not be treated as a definitive indication of statewide voting preferences.
Assam: BJP Reportedly Leads in Nagaon Lok Sabha Constituency
The by-election in Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency also attracted attention, with the BJP, Congress and AIUDF among the parties involved in the contest.
Initial reports indicated that the BJP candidate was leading during the counting process.
Nagaon is a parliamentary constituency, and its result must be distinguished from Assembly by-election results. A confirmed final vote count and winning margin were not established in the reports available for this summary.
Puducherry: NDA Secures Victory in Thattanchavady
In Puducherry, All India N.R. Congress candidate Ashok Anand won the Thattanchavady Assembly by-election, delivering a victory for the NDA.
According to the reported Election Commission figures, the candidates received the following votes:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Anand | AINRC | 13,358 | 61.12% |
| E. Vinayagam | Congress | 4,876 | 22.31% |
| K. Sethu alias Sethuselvam | DMK | 2,664 | 12.19% |
Winning margin: 8,482 votes.
The result strengthens the position of the AINRC-led NDA in the Union Territory.
Key Results at a Glance
| State/Region | Constituency | Reported outcome |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Nandigram | BJP victory by 122,753 votes |
| West Bengal | Rejinagar | BJP victory by 75,691 votes |
| Tamil Nadu | Madurantakam | TVK victory |
| Tamil Nadu | Dharapuram | TVK victory |
| Assam | Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency | BJP lead reported; final figures require confirmation |
| Puducherry | Thattanchavady | AINRC/NDA victory by 8,482 votes |
Political Significance of the Results
BJP strengthens its position in West Bengal: The victories in Nandigram and Rejinagar could provide a boost to the party’s efforts to expand its electoral support in the state.
Opposition vote division under scrutiny: The presence of multiple opposition parties may have influenced the results in some constituencies. Detailed constituency-level data is necessary to establish the extent of that impact.
Vijay’s TVK emerges as a challenger in Tamil Nadu: Winning two Assembly seats would strengthen the party’s claim to a larger role in the state’s political arena, although broader electoral trends will require further assessment.
NDA gains in Puducherry: The victory in Thattanchavady provides a boost to the ruling alliance in the Union Territory.
Conclusion
The reported by-election outcomes point to contrasting political developments across the four regions. The BJP’s victories in West Bengal, TVK’s performance in Tamil Nadu and the NDA’s win in Puducherry highlight the evolving political competition. The final picture in Assam, however, depends on confirmation of the official counting figures.
