Assembly By-Elections Results 2026: Counting Begins for Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur Bypolls
The Bankipur bypoll has emerged as the most closely watched contest, marking the electoral debut of Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. The seat, considered a BJP stronghold, has drawn national attention as Kishor takes on candidates from the BJP, RJD and other parties.
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Counting of votes for the Assembly by-elections in Bankipur (Bihar), Datia (Madhya Pradesh) and Manjalpur (Gujarat) began at 8 a.m. on Monday, with results expected later in the day. While the bypolls are unlikely to alter the numerical strength of the ruling governments in the three states, they are being closely watched for the political signals they may send ahead of future elections.
Bankipur in Focus as Prashant Kishor Faces First Electoral Test
The Bankipur bypoll has emerged as the most closely watched contest, marking the electoral debut of Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. The seat, considered a BJP stronghold, has drawn national attention as Kishor takes on candidates from the BJP, RJD and other parties. Assembly By-Elections 2026: Voting Begins for Bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur Amid Tight Security (Videos).
Votes are being counted at Kala Bhawan in Patna under tight security, with election officials deploying a three-layer security arrangement around the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest involving 25 candidates.
Datia Result Carries Political Significance
In Madhya Pradesh, the Datia bypoll is also under close scrutiny. Political observers view it as an important contest following recent student protests over the paper leak issue and ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. The by-election, which recorded a voter turnout of 71.44%, is primarily a contest between BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh. It is also seen as the first electoral challenge for newly appointed BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal. Datia Assembly By-Election 2026: Voting Underway Amid Tight Security in Madhya Pradesh, Long Queues at Several Booths (Videos).
Manjalpur Counting Underway
Counting has also commenced in Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly constituency, where election officials have made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth and transparent process. Although the contest is not expected to affect the BJP government's majority in Gujarat, the outcome is likely to be assessed for its local political implications and voter sentiment.
Trends Expected Through the Day
Election officials began the counting process with postal ballots before moving to votes recorded on EVMs. Early trends are expected to emerge during the morning, while final results are likely to be declared later in the day, depending on the pace of counting.
Polling for the three Assembly by-elections was held on July 30. While the bypolls will not significantly alter the balance of power in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh or Gujarat, the results are expected to provide an indication of voter sentiment and could influence the political strategies of major parties ahead of upcoming state elections.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 03, 2026 07:58 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
