Bypolls 2023 Live Updates: Voting Underway For Key Polls In 7 Seats In 6 States, 1st Major Test For INDIA Bloc

The states where bypolls are being held today include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Tripura.

Voting is underway for by-elections in seven assembly seats in six states. The seats where bypolls are being held today include Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Puthuppally in Kerala, Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Dumri in Jharkhand and Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura. In all seven seats, votes will be counted on September 8. This is being seen as a litmus test for the opposition's INDIA bloc that has resolved to contest elections "together as far as possible".