Nuapada Bypoll Result LIVE Updates: Counting of votes begins amid three-tier security

The counting of votes for the Nuapada by-election is underway at Nuapada National College under a three-tier security system. Officials said that 26 rounds of counting will be conducted, with 14 tables arranged to accommodate the counting process for 358 polling booths. 

Authorities have ensured that all personnel engaged in the counting have received adequate training. Security arrangements have also been tightened in and around the counting centre to ensure a smooth, fair and transparent process.

The counting will decide the fate of 14 candidates, but a triangular fight is expected between BJP, BJD and Congress. The Nuapada by-election witnessed a voter turnout of over 83 percent, one of the highest recorded in the region.

Nov 14, 2025 09:48 IST
BJP’s Jay Dholakia is leading by 7413 votes after second round of vote counting
#NuapadaBypollResult: BJP’s Jay Dholakia is leading by 7413 votes after the second round of counting. pic.twitter.com/hKd8sQgU4x
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Nov 14, 2025 09:40 IST
BJP's Jay Dholakia leads after first round of vote counting
#NuapadaBypollResult: BJP’s Jay Dholakia is leading after the first round of counting of votes.

BJP’s Jay Dholakia: 4904
BJD’s Snehangini Chhuria: 1357
Congress’ Ghasiram Majhi: 1308#NuapadaByPollResultWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/9OAvJRtSJf
— OTV (@otvnews) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 08:13 IST
Vote counting begins amid tight security
#NuapadaBypoll results: Counting of votes begins amid tight security arrangements.

Postal ballot counting has begun first. EVMs will be opened at 8:30 AM. The fate of 14 candidates in Nuapada will be decided today.#Odisha#NuapadaByPoll#NuapadaByPollResult
— OTV (@otvnews) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 08:13 IST
Nuapada bypoll: Counting to begin at 8 am on Nov 14; 26 rounds to decide fate of 14 candidates
Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R. S. Gopalan has outlined the detailed arrangements for the counting of votes for Nuapada bypoll on November 14, assuring that adequate measures have been taken to ensure transparency and smooth conduct. Read More...



Nov 14, 2025 08:12 IST
Nuapada gears up for bypoll results under tight three-tier security
The result of the Nuapada by-election is set to be announced on Friday, with all necessary preparations for the counting completed. Read More...