BJP and Congress Record Mixed Results in Assembly and Lok Sabha Bypolls
- Posted on November 24, 2024
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- By Arijit Dutta
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In recent bypolls, BJP dominated with 26 assembly seats, retaining influence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Congress won Wayanad and Nanded Lok Sabha seats. Regional parties like Trinamool Congress and AAP also scored key victories, showcasing India's diverse and competitive political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
The results of the recent bypolls across 13 states and one union territory have showcased a mixed performance by India’s key political parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies emerged as significant winners, clinching 26 out of 46 assembly seats and maintaining a robust presence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP secured seven out of nine assembly seats, marking a notable recovery from earlier setbacks. The party also dominated in Rajasthan, winning five of seven assembly constituencies.
In the Lok Sabha bypolls, the Congress celebrated victories in both Wayanad (Kerala) and Nanded (Maharashtra). Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s win in Wayanad has energized the Congress cadre, with senior leaders calling it a "turning point" for the party. Additionally, the Congress retained strongholds in Karnataka, securing all three contested seats, and in Kerala, where it held on to Palakkad.
Regional parties also made their presence felt. The Trinamool Congress swept West Bengal, retaining five assembly seats and wresting Madarihat from the BJP. In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) made significant gains, capturing three seats from the Congress. Meghalaya’s ruling National People's Party celebrated a victory as Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s wife won Gambegre.
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The bypolls underscored growing regional dynamics and competitive politics, with the BJP strengthening its foothold in crucial states and the Congress showing resilience in select areas. Regional parties reaffirmed their significance in states like West Bengal and Punjab, making the political landscape increasingly fragmented ahead of the 2024 general elections.
