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TVK leads in Tamil Nadu as West Bengal counts continue

24 sourcesUpdated 9 Oct 2026, 9:14 am Coverage regionsChennai · Global · Kolkata
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TVK candidates are leading in Tamil Nadu segments.

BJP candidates are ahead in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal.

The ruling All India N. R. Congress won the Thattanchavady seat in Puducherry.

Counting was temporarily halted in Madurantakam due to an EVM concern reported by agents.

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One report says TVK later won two Tamil Nadu seats, while BJP also won two in Bengal.

The bypolls are being described as an early test for the newly formed administrations.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that TVK is doing well in Tamil Nadu and that counting in West Bengal is producing leads for the BJP in key seats. It also agrees that results in several states, including Puducherry, are part of the same bypoll round.

What is changing or disputed

Some seat outcomes and margins may still shift as counting is completed, and one report notes a temporary halt in Madurantakam because of an EVM concern. The final certification of results could refine the seat-by-seat picture.

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The coverage focuses on live bypoll counting across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Assam, with TVK leads in Tamil Nadu and BJP leads in parts of West Bengal. One report says TVK later won two Tamil Nadu seats, while BJP also won two in Bengal. Another report adds that the Puducherry seat of Thattanchavady went to the ruling All India N. R. Congress. The stories present the contests as an early test for the new governments and note a temporary counting halt in Madurantakam because of an EVM concern.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India
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The Hindu Centre source Provisional rating

Bypoll results LIVE: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu; Mother of Adhikari’s slain personal assistant leads in Nandigram

Quick source take

The Hindu reports on live counting updates for assembly and Lok Sabha bypolls across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. The ruling All India N. R. Congress won the Thattanchavady seat in Puducherry, while TVK candidates maintain leads in Tamil Nadu segments. In West Bengal, BJP candidates lead in Nandigram and Rejinagar, with counting temporarily halted in Madurantakam due to an EVM concern reported by agents.

Livemint Centre source Reported

Bypoll Results 2026: Why verdict matters for Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, Suvendu Adhikari’s BJP in West…

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Livemint examines the political significance of bypolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for first-time Chief Ministers Vijay and Suvendu Adhikari. The article outlines the stakes for both leaders four months after their parties came to power, detailing specific constituencies like Madurantakam, Dharapuram, Nandigram, and Rejinagar. It also notes various controversies and welfare initiatives surrounding the newly formed administrations.

The Sunday Guardian Centre source Reported

Tamil Nadu By Election Results 2026: Who is Leading & Trailing Between TVK vs AIADMK vs DMK in Dharapuram &…

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The Sunday Guardian covers ongoing assembly by-election results in Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies, where the ruling TVK is leading. The article highlights vote counts and turnout percentages following the October 6 voting. Political analysts view the election as a critical regional battle and an early test for the four-month-old government, with official results to be certified by returning officers.

The Times of India Centre source Provisional rating

Assembly bypolls: TVK wins 2 seats in TN, BJP also bags 2 in Bengal

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The Times of India reports that the newly formed TVK party in Tamil Nadu secured victories in two assembly bypolls at Madurantakam and Dharapuram, increasing its legislative strength. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay hailed the outcome as a victory for political decorum, while DMK president MK Stalin labeled it a temporary victory for betrayal. Meanwhile, the BJP retained Nandigram and won Rejinagar in West Bengal, alongside victories in Puducherry and Assam. The publication details margins, rival placements, and various candidate backgrounds while preserving attributions for political statements made by leaders.

Daily Excelsior Centre source Reported

BJP wins bypolls in WB, Assam; TVK bags 2 seats in TN

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Daily Excelsior reports on the recent by-election results across multiple states, highlighting the BJP's victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, alongside TVK's success in Tamil Nadu. The article outlines specific vote margins and candidate standings in Nandigram, Rejinagar, Madurantakam, Dharapuram, Thattanchavady, and Nagaon. Furthermore, the publication attributes statements to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the governance agenda and the rejection of the opposition INDIA bloc.