The byelections to three seats โ Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat โ are now under the spotlight; while trends from the past five years indicate an advantage for the ruling party, these constituencies have been drawing attention for a few other reasons
Three Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House of Parliament and quit the TMC following the partyโs Assembly election defeat
Chief Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan issue the interim injunction till July 31, 2026, with respect to Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur constituencies.
Election Commission announces schedule for Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur byelections; counting on August 3