Winning, differently: On the by-election results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
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Summary
Ruling parties sweep by-elections, but defections mar Tamil Nadu results
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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2 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via frontline_mag
Ruling parties sweep by-elections, but defections mar Tamil Nadu results
While the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is elated at winning both Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, too, have reasons to be pleased with their performance.
DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via frontline_mag
Ruling parties sweep by-elections, but defections mar Tamil Nadu results
While the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is elated at winning both Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, too, have reasons to be pleased with their performance.
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