What past patterns and current concerns indicate about the upcoming bypolls
The byelections to three seats — Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat — 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
· 7/22/2026, 6:01:20 AM· 2 min read
The byelections to three seats — Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat — 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
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