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BJP Leads Early Count in West Bengal Bypolls at Nandigram and Rejinagar
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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Early results from the West Bengal by‑elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead in the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies as counting progresses.
The Election Commission began counting votes on Saturday for the recent West Bengal by‑polls, which were held to fill vacant assembly seats. Among the contested constituencies, Nandigram and Rejinagar have attracted particular attention due to their strategic importance.
Preliminary tallies released by officials indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in both Nandigram and Rejinagar, outpacing the Trinamool Congress and other rivals. While the exact margins remain unconfirmed, the early trend points to a clear advantage for the BJP at this stage of the count.
Political analysts note that a BJP lead in these seats could signal shifting voter sentiment ahead of the next state assembly election. The final results, expected later today, will confirm whether the early lead translates into a decisive victory for the party.
Preliminary tallies released by officials indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in both Nandigram and Rejinagar, outpacing the Trinamool Congress and other rivals. While the exact margins remain unconfirmed, the early trend points to a clear advantage for the BJP at this stage of the count.
Political analysts note that a BJP lead in these seats could signal shifting voter sentiment ahead of the next state assembly election. The final results, expected later today, will confirm whether the early lead translates into a decisive victory for the party.