Bypoll election result 2026: Congress takes it away in Karnataka; Suntera Pawar wins Baramati bypoll

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Commenting on Congress bypoll result in Karnataka, Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad said, “All the conspiracies hatched by BJP and people who wanted to defeat the Congress party are exposed. The people of Davangere have given a clear-cut mandate... All the confusion which was created amongst the Muslim community, all the communities together have blessed the Congress Party... A new model of elections was being tried by the BJP and all smaller parties to defeat Congress through division of votes.”

“In West Bengal, the BJP won only because of the manipulation through SIR. Otherwise, they could not win. In Assam, the BJP won only because they manipulated the delimitation; otherwise, they could not have won”, he added.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Earlier, Sunetra Ajit Pawar also took to X, thanking everyone for their votes. She wrote, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the esteemed people of Baramati for the resounding victory you granted me with overwhelming votes in the Baramati Assembly by-election. The trust, love, and support you have shown me is of immense value to me.”

"This was the first election in Baramati following the passing of the revered Ajitdada. The absence of his guidance and presence is felt acutely today; this victory is not merely a political triumph for me, but a true tribute to the revered Dada's work and cherished memories. The contributions Ajitdada made to Maharashtra and Baramati, his deep bond with the people, and his vision for development remain etched in everyone's hearts even today. It is his thoughts and values that give me the strength to move forward. I am fully aware that this victory entails the responsibility of carrying forward his dreams and legacy.

"I offer my heartfelt thanks to all the senior leaders, office-bearers, and every worker of the Nationalist Congress Party..!

"It is due to your tireless efforts that this victory has been possible. Likewise, I extend my sincere gratitude to all the constituent parties within the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances, all friendly parties that extended support, various institutions, and organizations that participated in this election.

"I remain steadfast in my resolve to uphold the legacy of the ideology of the great luminaries Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar and to walk the path shown by the revered Yashwantrao Chavan Saheb and Ajitdada. Let us all work together with unity for Baramati's development, keeping the youth, farmers, women, entrepreneurs, and every section of society at the center.

"Elections come and go, but the harmony and affection of Baramati must endure forever. Therefore, without any fanfare, let us celebrate this victory through our work. I will never let down the trust that the people of Baramati have placed in me. I assure you all that I will always stand firmly by your side in times of joy and sorrow.

"With the blessings of all of you, I will remain forever committed to the development of Baramati."

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Chhagan Bhujbal, who is the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection of Maharashtra, also reacted to Sunetra's victory. He wrote on X, “Visited Deputy Chief Minister Hon. Sunetratayi Pawar to congratulate her on her historic victory with a massive margin in the Baramati Assembly by-election.”

"Breaking all previous records across the country, Hon. Sunetratayi Pawar won the Baramati Assembly by-election by 218,000 votes. This victory once again stamps approval on the development model established in Baramati under the leadership of respected Ajitdada Pawar. There is confidence that in the coming times, under the leadership of Hon. Sunetratayi Pawar, Baramati will become even more prosperous and progressive.

“On this occasion, MLA Pankaj Bhujbal was present.”

Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh reacted to Sunetra Pawar's huge win in Baramati. Speaking to IANS, he said, "Yes, I will definitely go to meet her."

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: The counting in Baramati is done and after 24 rounds, Nationalist Congress Party's Sunetra Ajit Pawar finished on top by a huge distance, with 218969 votes. Meanwhile, PRO. R. Y. Ghutukade Sir (New Rashtriya Samaj Party) came a distant second with 935 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: After 23 rounds of counting, Nationalist Congress Party's Sunetra Ajit Pawar is still leading with 209921 votes. She is leading by a distance and looks set to clinch victory. New Rashtriya Samaj Party's PRO. R. Y. Ghutukade Sir is in second spot with 873 vos.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Suntera Pawar is slated to win the Baramati bypoll.

As per ECI data, the NCP leader has received 2,09,921 votes by the 23rd round of counting.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: With its win in the Davanagere South seat, the Congress has won both the bypolls in Karnataka.

As per Election Commission of India, Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna won the seat with a total of 69,578 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Congress is set to win the Davanagere South bypoll in Karnataka. As per ECI, all 24 rounds of counting have ended, with INC's Samrath Shamanur Mallikarjuna in the lead.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: The Election Commission of India has declared BJP candidate Akshay Shivajirao Kardile as the winner of the Rahuri bypoll.

As per ECI data, Kardile won with a total of 1,40,093 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 :LIVE: In Karnataka's Davanagere South seat, Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna is in the lead. Contesting on a Congress ticket, the candidate is currently leading with 68,948 votes.

By-elections in the Karnataka seat were called after the passing of Shamanur Shivashankarappa.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: BJP candidate Akshay Shivajirao Kardile is currently in the lead for the Rahuri seat in Maharashtra. As per ECI, after all 27 rounds of counting, Kardile stands at 1,40,093 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: In Bagalkot, the bypoll was called following the death of senior Congress MLA H Y Meti.

With the election result declared, Umesh Meti, the son of H Y Meti, has won with 98,919 votes.

BJP's Veerabhadrayya Charantimath, former MLA and 2023 defeated candidate, secured 76,587 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Dharmanagar for favouring the BJP in the assembly bypoll.

"I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Dharmanagar for electing Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Jahar Chakraborty, with an overwhelming majority in the Dharmanagar by-election," he wrote on Facebook.

Saha added, “Your immense support and trust have made us even more responsible. We are committed to working tirelessly towards the overall development, peace, and progress of Dharmanagar. Let us move forward together and take this journey of development even further with everyone's support.”

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: BJP candidate Daochier I Imchen won the Koridang(ST) seat in Nagaland. The by-election in the state comes after the death of his father, five-time MLA Imkong L Imchen.

With this victory, Imchen enters the 14th Nagaland assembly as the youngest legislator at 35.

Imchen's victory is also being seen as a continuation of his family's political hold over Koridang.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a total of three wins in the assembly elections. With wins announced in Nagaland, Tripura and Gujarat, the BJP is now set to win Maharashtra's Rahuri seat.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: BJP candidate Akshay Shivajirao Kardile is set to win the Rahuri bypoll seat.

As per ECI, the Kardile is leading with a total of 1,39,541 votes at the end of 27 rounds of counting.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: The Indian National Congress has won the Bagalkot assembly seat in Karnataka.

As per the Election Commission of India, Congress candidate Umesh Hullappa Meti has won the assembly bypoll with a total of 98,919 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar is slated to win Baramati assembly seat. With only 13 rounds of counting done, the NCP leader is currently in the lead with over one lakh votes.

As per ECI, Pawar has a total of 1,12,368 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Here's a look at status of bye-polls, according to ECI.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Congress is set to win the Bagalkot seat in Karnataka. Maintaining a massive lead, Congress's Umesh Hullappa Meti is slated to win with a total of 98,919 votes.

All 23 rounds of counting are complete, and the ECI is expected to declare the winner shortly.

ECI election result 2026 LIVE: Along with bypoll elections, the ECI is also counting votes for assembly elections in four states - Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay-led TVK is set to make a strong debut as the new party nears the majority mark of 118.

Meanwhile, in Assam, the BJP is set to retain power in the northeast state. In Bengal, a high-stakes contest remains between BJP and TMC, despite the opposition party's massive leave over Trinamool.

In Kerala, Congress-led UDF is set to make a strong comeback in the southern state.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Bharatiya Janata Party has secured another win in the assembly bypoll elections. As per the Election Commission of India, Harshadbhai Govindbhai Parmar, the BJP candidate for Gujarat's Umreth, has won the seat.

As per ECI, the BJP candidate won with a total of 85,500 votes. Congress' Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan came in second with 54,757 votes.

Bypoll election results 2026 LIVE: With two seats declared to the BJP, counting remains underway for five other assembly seats.

Here's where the numbers lie as of 1 PM on ECI-

Koridang(ST) - Nagaland - BJP wins with 7,317 votes

Dharmanagar - Tripura - BJP wins with 24,291 votes

Umreth - Gujarat - BJP leading with 85,500 votes

Bagalkot - Karnataka - Congress leads with 87,741 votes

Davangere South - Karnataka - Congress leads with 49,237 votes

Rahuri - Maharashtra - BJP leads with 1,09,995 votes

Baramati - Maharashtra - NCP leads with 78,528 votes.

Bypoll election result 2026 LIVE: Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna is now in the lead in Karnataka's Davanagere South seat.

As per ECI, the Congress candidate is ahead by a total of 49,237 votes.

Earlier in the day, BJP candidate Shrinivasa T. Dasakariyappa was in the lead.