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Tarn Taran bypoll LIVE: 11% turnout so far, AAP seeks to retain seat, opponents eye gains
Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes during the Tarn Taran bypoll at a polling booth on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Vishal Kumar
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Polling for the high-stakes Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll in Punjab began on Tuesday morning amid tight security arrangements. The polling began at 7 am and it will continue till 6 pm, said officials.
The counting of votes will be held on November 14.
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The Tarn Taran Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June.
The bypoll is set to witness a multi-cornered contest, a crucial fight before the 2027 Assembly elections in the state.
Voting for Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll begins
November 11, 2025 7:43 am
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The number of eligible voters is 1,92,838 -- 1,00,933 male, 91,897 female, and eight third-gender—in the constituency. A total of 222 polling stations have been set up at 114 locations, of which 60 are urban and 162 are rural, including four ‘model’ and three ‘pink’ polling booths, officials said.
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