June 19, 2025
New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Mixed polling figures have emerged from different regions till 11 AM in the ongoing Assembly by-elections in five Indian states. Kaliganj in West Bengal recorded the highest voting at 30.34%, while only 21.51% voting was reported in Ludhiana West, Punjab.
Voters standing in line at Kaliganj Assembly polling booth
According to data released by the Election Commission, polling for the Assembly by-elections held on June 19 began peacefully at 7 AM, with variation observed in the voting percentage across regions. Kerala’s Nilambur seat recorded 30.15% voting till 11 AM, which is considered relatively good. In Gujarat, 28.15% voting was recorded in the Visavadar seat and 23.85% in the Kadi seat. Meanwhile, Punjab’s Ludhiana West recorded the lowest, with only 21.51% voter turnout. The results for all these seats will be declared on June 23.
Which Seats Are Undergoing By-Elections?
This time, the by-elections are being held on five Assembly seats in five different states: Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab, Kaliganj in West Bengal, and two seats in Gujarat—Visavadar and Kadi. These seats fell vacant due to various political circumstances, and new representatives are being chosen through by-elections. Voting in these regions is taking place based on local issues, caste equations, and development agendas, making these by-elections significant in state politics
Contest on Nilambur Seat
From the Nilambur seat:
- LDF has fielded M. Swaraj
- UDF has nominated Aryadan Shaukat
- BJP has put up advocate Mohan George as its candidate
This by-election is being held due to the resignation of independent LDF MLA PV Anwar, who later joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC). UDF candidate Aryadan Shaukat expressed confidence in his victory. He alleged that the state government has neglected the Nilambur area, especially in matters of tribal resettlement and human-animal conflict.
Ludhiana West Seat (Punjab)
The Ludhiana West Assembly seat in Punjab became vacant following the death of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. Gogi died by suicide in January 2025, leading to the need for a by-election. In this election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Jeevan Gupta as its candidate, while Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora. This contest is considered to be a close fight between the two major parties.
Visavadar and Kadi (Gujarat)
By-elections are also being held on the Visavadar and Kadi Assembly seats in Gujarat, where major political parties have fielded their strong candidates. On the Visavadar seat, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Kirit Patel, Congress has nominated Nitin Ranpariya, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has chosen its former Gujarat state president Gopal Italia as its candidate.
Meanwhile, on the Kadi seat, BJP’s candidate is Rajendra Chavda, Congress has fielded former MLA and 2012 winner Ramesh Chavda, and AAP has nominated Jagdish Chavda. Both these seats are witnessing triangular contests, with all parties putting in full efforts to secure victory.
The results of all by-elections will be declared on June 23, 2025.
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