India, Oct. 9 -- Vote counting began at 8 am on Friday, October 9, for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat across four states and Union Territories. The results are expected to offer an early indication of shifting political equations in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

The constituencies include Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, Thattanchavady in Puducherry, and Nagaon in Assam. Postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes recorded through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Which constituencies are counting bypoll votes today?

Tamil Nadu: Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies.

West Bengal: Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituen...