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Nagaland Leads Bypoll Turnout at 59.5%, Tripura & Karnataka Show Strong Voter Spirit

Nagaland's Koridang constituency recorded a commanding 59.52% voter turnout by 1 PM, leading all seats in the ongoing bypolls. Tripura's Dharmanagar also showed strong participation, crossing the 50% mark. In Karnataka, Bagalkot and Davanagere South constituencies gained significant momentum after a slower morning start. The by-elections are being held across multiple states, with results scheduled for declaration on May 4.

Key Points: Nagaland, Tripura Bypoll Voter Turnout Crosses 50% by 1 PM

  • Nagaland's Koridang leads at 59.52%
  • Tripura's Dharmanagar crosses 50%
  • Karnataka's Bagalkot surges to 43.75%
  • Results to be declared on May 4
  • Bypolls held across 6 states
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Nagaland surges past 59% voter turnout by 1 PM in Assembly bypoll, Tripura crosses 50% mark

Nagaland's Koridang leads with 59.52% turnout, Tripura's Dharmanagar at 52.76%. Karnataka's Bagalkot gains momentum. Key candidates and results date announced.

"Nagaland continues to dominate the bypoll turnout charts with a commanding lead - Election Commission data"

New Delhi, April 9

Nagaland continues to dominate the bypoll turnout charts with a commanding lead, as voter participation crosses the halfway mark by 1 PM, while Tripura remains in second place with impressive numbers of its own.

As per official data from the Election Commission, as of 1 PM, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland has recorded a remarkable 59.52% voter turnout, maintaining its position as the highest among all seats. Tripura's Dharmanagar constituency is also witnessing strong voter enthusiasm, crossing the 50% mark with 52.76% turnout.

Karnataka, which had a slower start in the morning, is now showing significant momentum. Bagalkot has surged to 43.75% turnout, emerging as the leading constituency in the state, while Davanagere South has also made steady gains, reaching 37.17%.

As per Election Commission data at 11 AM, Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06% voter turnout, while Tripura's Dharmanagar seat registered 33.51%. In Karnataka, Bagalkot emerged as the leading constituency with 27.83% turnout, and Davanagere South also saw a considerable rise, reaching 22.01% by late morning.

Voting for by-elections in Davanagere South and Bagalkot constituencies in Karnataka, Koridang constituency in Nagaland, and Dharmanagar constituency in Tripura began this morning at 7 AM.

In Karnataka, Congress has fielded Umesh Meti from the Bagalkot constituency and Samarth Mallikarjun as the candidate for the by-elections to the Davanagere South seat. Umesh Meti is the son of late Congress leader Meti Hullappa Yamanappa (HY Meti), who represented the Bagalkot seat, while Samarth Mallikarjun is the son of Karnataka Minister SS Mallikarjun.

The BJP has fielded Veerabhadrayya Charantimath and Srinivas T Dasakariyappa from Bagalkot and Davanagere South assembly constituencies, respectively.

The Bagalkot seat fell vacant after the death of HY Meti and Davanagere South, following the death of Shamanur Shivashankarappa.In Nagaland, Congress' candidate T Chalukumba AO is pitted against veteran BJP leader Imkong L Imchen's son Daochier I Imchen for the Koridang seat bye-election.

T Chalukumba AO had contested the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. The BJP State Council Member Imchainba Jamir had withdrawn his candidature in favour of Imchen.

The Koridang (ST) seat in Nagaland became vacant after the death of veteran BJP leader Imkong L Imchen.

In Tripura, the BJP has named Jahar Chakraborti as the party's candidate for the Dharmanagar seat, against Congress' Chayan Bhattacharjee. Amitabha Datta of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is also in the fray. The seat fell vacant after the demise of Tripura Speaker and four-time MLA Biswa Bandhu Sen.

The vacant assembly constituency in Goa was also scheduled to hold polling today; however, the Bombay High Court cancelled the Ponda bye-elections. The results for the bye-elections will be announced on May 4.

The ECI had earlier announced the schedule for by-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in six states. Polling for bypolls in Umreth (Gujarat), Rahuri, and Baramati (Maharashtra) will take place on April 23, with the counting of votes to take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Nagaland at nearly 60% by 1 PM is incredible! It's heartening to see such enthusiasm. However, I wish the article gave more insight into the local issues driving people to the polls in these specific constituencies. The candidate profiles are helpful, but what are the voters actually voting for or against?
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Rohit P
Good to see Karnataka picking up pace after a slow start. Bagalkot and Davanagere are crucial seats. Interesting to see both Congress candidates are sons of established leaders... the legacy factor is strong in Indian politics.
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Sarah B
Impressive numbers from Tripura as well, crossing 50%. The multi-cornered contest in Dharmanagar with BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) makes it very interesting. High turnout usually means people want change.
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Vikram M
The dedication of voters in Nagaland and Tripura, braving the heat and travelling long distances in hilly areas, is commendable. This is the real strength of our nation. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
It's a positive sign for democratic engagement. However, the article jumps between 11 AM and 1 PM data a bit confusingly. A clearer timeline or a simple table comparing the states would have been better for readers.

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