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<p data-start="437" data-end="865"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voting for Assembly bypolls is underway in five key constituencies across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala today. The elections, being held under tight security, mark the first major political contest since the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Polling began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m., with central forces and live webcasting deployed for monitoring.</span></p>
<p data-start="867" data-end="1249"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The bypolls are taking place in Kaliganj (West Bengal), Nilambur (Kerala), Ludhiana West (Punjab), and Visavadar and Kadi (Gujarat). In Ludhiana West, a multi-cornered battle is underway between AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD. Over 1.75 lakh voters will decide the fate of 14 candidates, with AAP fielding RS MP Sanjeev Arora, while Congress has put forward ex-MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu.</span></p>
<p data-start="1251" data-end="1429"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In Kerala&rsquo;s Nilambur, 10 candidates are vying for the seat vacated by P.V. Anvar, who turned rebel. Voting is being held at 263 booths with more than 2.32 lakh registered voters.</span></p>
<p data-start="1431" data-end="1637"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In West Bengal&rsquo;s Kaliganj, the contest is triangular between TMC, BJP, and the Congress-Left alliance following the demise of sitting MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed. His daughter Alifa is contesting on a TMC ticket.</span></p>
<p data-start="1639" data-end="2032"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gujarat is witnessing high-stakes triangular contests in Visavadar and Kadi. The Visavadar seat, vacant since AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani&rsquo;s resignation, sees BJP&rsquo;s Kirit Patel, Congress&rsquo; Nitin Ranpariya, and AAP&rsquo;s Gopal Italia face off. Kadi, a reserved SC seat, is being contested by BJP&rsquo;s Rajendra Chavda, Congress&rsquo; Ramesh Chavda, and AAP&rsquo;s Jagdish Chavda after BJP MLA Karsan Solanki&rsquo;s death.</span></p>
<p data-start="2034" data-end="2233" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Counting for all seats will take place on June 23. The outcomes are expected to set the tone for future electoral battles, especially in Kerala and West Bengal, which head into state polls next year.</span></p>
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Gujarat sees crucial triangular contests in Visavadar and Kadi as voters cast ballots today

Assembly Bypolls Begin in Four Indian States

Gujarat sees crucial triangular contests in Visavadar and Kadi as voters cast ballots today

June 19, 2025 | 15:41 IST