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PM Modi Celebrates Democracy as BJP Wins Key Bypolls in Jammu & Kashmir and Odisha
Nov 14, 2025 10:19 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed recent bypoll victories as a triumph for democracy after the BJP secured seats in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota and Odisha's Nuapada constituencies. The National Democratic Alliance achieved its most decisive win in Bihar while Devyani Rana and Jay Dholakia emerged victorious in their respective constituencies with significant margins over opposition candidates.
National Conference Suffers Historic Defeat in Budgam: Omar Abdullah's Party Loses Stronghold After 67 Years
Nov 14, 2025 08:00 pm CST
In a historic political upset, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's National Conference party has lost the Budgam assembly seat in a recent bypoll, a constituency it had held continuously since 1957. The PDP candidate defeated the NC by 4,478 votes, marking the first time in 67 years that this stronghold has slipped from NC's grasp. This defeat, coupled with another loss in Nagrota, raises questions about Abdullah's political standing amid internal party conflicts and opposition criticism.
Election Commission Schedules November 11 Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats Across India
Oct 13, 2025 03:12 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued official notifications for bye-elections in five Assembly constituencies across Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These elections, necessitated by MLA deaths and a disqualification, will be held on November 11 with results to be announced on November 14. The electoral process includes structured timelines for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals specific to each constituency.