Bypolls: Voting underway in 54 assembly seats across 10 states

03 Nov 2020 Evaluate

Voting was underway for by-elections to 54 assembly constituencies spread across 10 states. Voting started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm, except in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Nagaland.

All Covid-19 guidelines were in place as polling began with election staff in personal protective equipment (PPE) suits, more polling booths to prevent overcrowding, thermal screening, sanitisers and masks and gloves for voters as well as markings to ensure social distancing. The last hour has been reserved for voters who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. He said that ‘Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy’. The counting of votes will take place on November 10.




© 2026 The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. MoneyWorks4Me ® is a registered trademark of The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd.

×