Assembly by-elections: 10-2 win to deter defections, boost opposition confidence

The INDIA bloc's 10-2 by-elections success, highlighted by defections, saw an independent win. BJP suffered losses in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, with Congress gaining strength. Mallikarjun Kharge critiqued BJP. AITC, led by Mamata Banerjee, retained key seats. Aam Aadmi Party won Jalandhar West, while DMK retained Vikravandi. Kumari Selja praised the trend as Congress secured Dehra through Kamlesh Thakur.