India by-election results 2025: BJP, Congress, AAP, JMM claim key wins

Vote counting for eight assembly by-elections across India has delivered a decisive verdict that fundamentally reshapes India's political landscape as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections. Seven constituencies have now declared winners, with Congress securing a notable victory in Rajasthan, the BJP consolidating its northern stronghold, the AAP defending its Punjab base, and regional parties demonstrating sustained electoral strength.

Results Declared: A Clear Political Pattern Emerges

The completion of counting in all of the eight constituencies has delivered outcomes that reflect a structured political landscape where regional and national parties have carved out distinct spheres of influence.

Jay Dholakia Wins Nuapada Bypol

Jay Dholakia, the son of a former Biju Janata Dal leader, secured 1,23,869 votes, around 59% of the total votes cast in the bypoll held on November 11. BJP’s Jay Dholakia swept the Nuapada assembly bypoll in Odisha by a margin of 83,748 votes against his Congress rival Ghasi Ram Majhi, transforming what was expected to be a closely contested triangular fight into a one-sided affair.

PDP claims victory in Budgam by-election

Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Budgam bypoll. The PDP’s victory is significant following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s resignation from the seat to retain Ganderbal, and it marks a noteworthy success for the regional party in Kashmir’s competitive political landscape.

Anta Victory: Congress Retains Rajasthan Stronghold

Pramod Jain "Bhaya" of the Indian National Congress has won the Anta constituency in Rajasthan with a commanding margin of 193 votes. The Congress victory in this Hadoti region seat demonstrates the party's continued electoral viability and organisational strength in the state. Anta had recorded an impressive 80.21% voter turnout, indicating robust public engagement in the constituency, and Congress effectively converted this participation into a decisive victory.

Nagrota Victory: BJP Secures Critical Jammu Win

Devyani Rana of the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir, with 77 votes counted. The victory underscores the BJP's continued dominance in Hindu-majority constituencies and consolidates its political footprint in the Jammu region. The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting BJP legislator Devender Singh Rana, and the party successfully retained the constituency through Rana's victory, demonstrating strong organisational capacity and voter loyalty.

Dampa Result: MNF Retains Northeast Stronghold

Dr R. Lalthangliana of the Mizo National Front (MNF) won the Dampa constituency in Mizoram with just 2 votes counted, successfully defending the opposition party's seat in the northeastern state. The MNF's retention of Dampa reinforces the regional party's political dominance in Mizoram and positions it favorably ahead of upcoming state-level electoral contests, including the Lai Autonomous District Council elections and the Aizawl Municipal Corporation polls.

Tarn Taran Victory: AAP Retains Punjab Base

Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party has won Tarn Taran in Punjab with 21 votes counted, securing a crucial victory for the ruling party in this key constituency. The seat had fallen vacant following the death of the sitting AAP MLA, Kashmir Singh Sohal, in June. The AAP's victory in Tarn Taran marks the party's continued organisational strength and voter appeal in Punjab, validating its position as the dominant political force in the state. For the AAP, this result represents continuity in its stronghold and demonstrates the party's ability to convert voter participation into electoral victories.

Telangana: Congress's Naveen Yadav won in Jubilee Hills

Naveen Yadav, V of the Indian National Congress, won in Jubilee Hills, the prestige contest in Hyderabad that has captured substantial national political attention. Congress's consistent lead in this constituency carries substantial implications for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government, with a potential victory expected to strengthen his authority ahead of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections.

As counting continues across one constituency, commanding leads have emerged that suggest the direction of final outcomes.

Jharkhand: JMM’s Somesh Soren Wins Ghatshila Seat

Somesh Chandra Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has won the Ghatshila assembly seat. The son of the late state minister Ramdas Soren secured a decisive victory, bolstering the ruling JMM-led alliance’s position in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly. The constituency had witnessed a strong voter turnout of 74.63%.

Updated Results Summary

Winners list:

• Anta (Rajasthan): Pramod Jain "Bhaya" (Congress) - WON
• Nagrota (Jammu & Kashmir): Devyani Rana (BJP) - WON
• Dampa (Mizoram): Dr R. Lalthangliana (MNF) - WON
• Tarn Taran (Punjab): Harmeet Singh Sandhu (AAP) - WON
• Budgam (Jammu & Kashmir): AGA Syed Muntazir Mehdi (PDP) - WON
• Nuapada (Odisha): Jay Dholakia (BJP)- WON
• Jubilee Hills (Telangana): Naveen Yadav V (INC) – WON
• Ghatshila (Jharkhand): Somesh Chandra Soren (JMM) – WON