India holds by-elections across six parliamentary and assembly seats

Polling began Tuesday in nationwide by-elections across six constituencies, reflecting ongoing political changes in multiple regions. The Lok Sabha seat of Nagaon in Assam saw significant voter participation, alongside five assembly constituencies spread across the country's southern and eastern regions.

In West Bengal, voters cast ballots in the Nandigram and Rajinagar assembly constituencies, both seats considered politically significant in the state's electoral landscape. The contests come amid continued political developments in the eastern state.

Tamil Nadu saw simultaneous polling in two assembly seats—Maduranthakam and Dharapuram—while the union territory of Puducherry held elections in the Thattanchchavadi constituency. These by-elections are expected to provide insights into voter sentiment across diverse regional constituencies.

The by-elections were necessitated following various circumstances that led to the vacation of these seats. Election officials reported steady voter turnout throughout the day, with arrangements made to ensure smooth polling processes across all constituencies. Final results are expected in the coming days as counting takes place.