New Delhi, June 23, 2025 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has once again grabbed national attention, delivering real-time bypoll results that highlight the shifting political landscape across the country — while simultaneously rolling out pivotal electoral reforms to bolster transparency and voter convenience.
Real-Time Bypoll Results Across Five States
Kerala – Nilambur: Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath clinched a decisive win, defeating CPI(M)’s M. Swaraj by a margin of approximately 11,000–11,077 votes, marking a crucial morale victory for the party ahead of the 2026 Kerala assembly polls. Voter turnout hovered around 75%, underscoring robust civic engagement.
Gujarat – Visavadar: The Aam Aadmi Party’s Gopal Italia emerged victorious over BJP’s Kirit Patel, continuing AAP’s momentum in the state.
Gujarat – Kadi (SC): BJP’s Rajendrakumar Chavda secured a commanding win, leading by over 39,452 votes, demonstrating BJP’s firm presence in reserved seats.
Punjab – Ludhiana West: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora established a strong lead, ending up with approximately 35,179 votes (39%) versus Congress’s Ashu with 24,542 votes (27%), as per ECI figures.
West Bengal – Kaliganj: Trinamool Congress’s Alifa Ahmed surged ahead, leading by about 26,494 votes over BJP’s Ashish Ghosh, signaling continued TMC strength.
These outcomes, declared following the June 19 polling, not only shape current power dynamics but also serve as a litmus test for the parties ahead of the upcoming state elections.
In tandem with today’s results, the ECI introduced two major reforms aimed at enabling cleaner, more accessible elections:
EPIC Fast‑Track Delivery in 15 Days
Effective June 18, a new fast-track mechanism ensures that newly registered voters receive their Elector Photo ID Cards within 15 days — marking a significant step toward streamlining voter onboarding.
House-to-House Voter Verification in Bihar
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections in October‑November 2025, the ECI has proposed door-to-door verification to refine the electoral rolls. This targeted revision aims to weed out deceased, migrated, or ineligible entries using Aadhaar, birth certificates, PAN, and school records. If effective, this model may be scaled nationwide.
Further solidifying its commitment to electoral integrity, the ECI has taken significant procedural steps:
Destruction of Electronic Data after 45 Days
State officials have been instructed to securely destroy CCTV footage and electronic records from polling stations after 45 days — balancing transparency with privacy protection.
EVM Memory Checks & Mock Poll SOPs
In compliance with Supreme Court directions, the ECI introduced standard operating procedures to check EVM memory (burnt memory) before polls. Additionally, mock polls involving the top two losing candidates are now mandatory — amplified measures to increase confidence in electronic voting.
The bypoll outcomes have triggered strong political commentary:
Congress portrays the Nilambur win as a reflection of public disenchantment with the LDF-led government.
AAP, buoyed by successes in Ludhiana West and Visavadar, described today’s results as a “massive victory,” emphasizing it as a comeback moment.
BJP’s secure win in Kadi and respectable showing elsewhere underscores its continued strength, especially in reserved constituencies
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