Suspense crime, Digital Desk : New Delhi, India – The results of crucial assembly by-elections held across several key states have delivered a mixed verdict, providing both cheer and cause for concern for the nation’s major political parties. While ruling parties largely held their ground in their traditional strongholds, the opposition managed to score significant victories in others, signaling a complex and evolving political landscape.

Vote counting for the assembly seats in Punjab, West Bengal, Kerala, and Gujarat concluded today, with official winners being declared by the Election Commission.

State-by-State Breakdown:

West Bengal: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) continued its dominant run, comfortably winning the by-election in the state. The victory reaffirms Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s grip on the region and serves as a blow to opposition efforts to make inroads.

Punjab: In a major morale booster for the opposition, the Congress party scored a significant victory, wresting the seat from the state’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The result is being seen as a reflection of local anti-incumbency and a positive sign for Congress’s revival efforts in the state.

Kerala: The fiercely contested by-election saw the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) emerge victorious, successfully defending its seat against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF). The win highlights the UDF’s continued strength in its traditional pockets.

Gujarat: Unsurprisingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintained its fortress, securing a decisive win in the Gujarat bypoll. The victory underscores the party’s unwavering popularity and organizational strength in the Prime Minister’s home state.

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