Voting Begins for Assembly By-elections Across Seven States and Union Territories

Polling is underway for by-elections to eight assembly seats across six states and one union territory. The constituencies include Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir, Anta in Rajasthan, Ghatshila in Jharkhand, Jubilee Hills in Telangana, Tarn Taran in Punjab, Dampa in Mizoram, and Nuapada in Odisha. The results of these polls, necessitated by the death, resignation, or disqualification of sitting MLAs, are viewed as a significant indicator of the regional political mood ahead of future elections.