Bypoll results declared across five states as BJP and Congress share wins
- Seven assembly by-election results declared by ECI
- BJP wins four seats across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura
- Congress secures two seats in Karnataka
- NCP wins Baramati seat in Maharashtra
- Results reflect mixed regional outcomes
The Election Commission of India has declared the results of seven Assembly by-elections held across five states, with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the single largest winner, securing four seats. The remaining constituencies were split between the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party.
The bypolls were conducted to fill vacancies in state legislatures, with results announced on May 4, 2026.
| State | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Umreth (111) | Harshadbhai Govindbhai Parmar | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Karnataka | Bagalkot (24) | Umesh Hullappa Meti | Indian National Congress |
| Karnataka | Davanagere South (107) | Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna | Indian National Congress |
| Maharashtra | Baramati (201) | Sunetra Ajit Pawar | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Maharashtra | Rahuri (223) | Akshay Shivajirao Kardile | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Nagaland | Koridang (28) | Daochier I Imchen | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Tripura | Dharmanagar (56) | Jahar Chakraborty | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The BJP secured victories in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, reinforcing its presence across multiple regions. The Congress retained both seats in Karnataka, maintaining its footing in the state.
In Maharashtra, the Baramati constituency was won by Sunetra Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party, making it the only seat in this by-election cycle to go to the party.
By-elections are typically held to fill vacancies arising due to resignation, disqualification, or death of sitting legislators. While limited in scale, such results are often seen as indicators of local political sentiment.
With all seven results declared, the outcome reflects a mixed but stable political landscape, with national parties maintaining their respective strongholds across states.