#By-elections
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State ElectionsBy-elections begin in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and PuducherryBy-elections end peacefully in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; turnout exceeds 80% but dips from April polls
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National PoliticsVoting underway in high-stakes bypolls across three states and one Union TerritoryBypolls conclude across three states and one UT with high voter turnout; counting set for October 9
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Tamil NaduKanimozhi Alleges Police Covering Up Crime to Protect CM's ImageKanimozhi alleges TN police prioritising CM's image over justice in minor girl assault case
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Tamil NaduVijay accuses DMK of covering up POCSO case against Veeramani, questions AIADMK silenceVijay accuses DMK of concealing POCSO case against Veeramani, questions AIADMK silence
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TelanganaNagender's disqualification opens Congress opportunity in HyderabadCongress eyes Hyderabad by-election as chance to boost presence amid BRS electoral strength
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Tamil NaduParties Set To Leave No Stone Unturned In Tamil Nadu By-PollsTamil Nadu parties intensify efforts ahead of by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies.
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West BengalTMC symbol freeze proves no room for dynasty in politics: BanerjeeWest Bengal opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee reacts to EC's interim decision freezing TMC name and election symbol.
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West BengalMamata Banerjee suffers fresh blow as Rejinagar bypoll candidate withdrawsRabiul Alam Chowdhury's withdrawal follows similar move by faction's Nandigram candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey.
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State ElectionsCongress fields ex-MLA Sibamoni Bora for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in AssamCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved Sibamoni Bora, a former MLA, as the party's candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
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LocalFirst-stage randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs completed for Dharapuram by-electionElection Commission conducts randomisation of electronic voting machines and voter-verified paper audit trails ahead of Dharapuram constituency by-poll.
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LocalTamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan confident of big byelection victoryMinister expects court verdict on election petitions by September 28, after which EC will announce byelection date.
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Tamil NaduOctober 6 By-Poll to Test 3-Month-Old TVK Government in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu's ruling TVK faces its first electoral challenge amid coalition tensions and opposition pressure in upcoming by-poll.
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