The counting of votes for the Nuapada (Odisha) Assembly by-election concluded on November 14, 2025, with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate, Jay Dholakia, securing a decisive victory. Dholakia won the seat with 1,23,869 votes, defeating his nearest rival by an impressive margin of 83,748 votes.
The bypoll, held on November 11, 2025, recorded a high voter turnout of 83.45%. The election was necessitated following the death of sitting BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia in September 2025. After 26 rounds of counting, the BJP clinched the seat, marking a significant gain in the region.
Nuapada By-Election Result Date 2025
The by-election for the Nuapada Assembly seat was conducted on November 11, 2025, and vote counting is currently in progress today, November 14, 2025.
Nuapada By-Election Result 2025 Winner
The counting, which concluded on November 14, 2025, overturned earlier close trends and confirmed BJP’s Jay Dholakia’s decisive win.
In the early hours of counting, the contest appeared multi-cornered, with Congress candidate Ghasiram Majhi also in the fray. However, as rounds progressed, Jay Dholakia pulled ahead strongly, ultimately securing the seat with 1,23,869 votes and a commanding margin of 83,748 votes.
The by-election, held on November 11, 2025, recorded a high turnout of 83.45% and was necessitated by the passing of sitting BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia.
Nuapada Odisha Assembly Constituency
The Nuapada Assembly Constituency (Constituency No. 71) is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha and is part of the Kalahandi parliamentary constituency. The seat is currently vacant due to the death of the sitting MLA, Rajendra Dholakia, in September 2025, which led to a by-election.
Nuapada By-Election Candidate List
A total of 14 candidates are in the fray for the Nuapada (Odisha) Assembly by-election held on November 11, 2025. The final list includes candidates from major political parties and several independent nominees.
The key candidates from the major political parties are:
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD): Snehangini Chhuria
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Jay Dholakia
- Indian National Congress (INC): Ghasiram Majhi
Other candidates contesting in the by-election include:
- Ramakanta Hati (Samajwadi Party)
- Hemant Tandi (Bahujan Mukti Party)
- Sukdhar Dandasena (Odisha Janata Party)
- Eight independent candidates:
- Ashraya Mahananda
- Chakranta Jena
- Bhuvan Lal Sahu
- Kishore Kumar Bag
- Nita Bag
- Lakshmikant Tandi
- Bhaktabandhu Dharua
- Lochan Majhi
Nuapada By-Election Voter Turnout
The Nuapada Assembly by-election, held on November 11, 2025, recorded a very high voter turnout of 83.45%.
Why Is Nuapada Famous?
Nuapada is famous for its natural beauty, a rich tribal culture, historical sites, and several scenic waterfalls and dams. Located in the western part of Odisha, it offers a blend of adventure and tranquility away from mass tourism.
Which District Is Nuapada In?
Nuapada is the headquarters of the Nuapada District in the state of Odisha, India. It became a separate district on April 1, 1993, when it was carved out from the Kalahandi District.
Nuapada Election Winner 2024
The last assembly election was held in Odisha Assembly last year. The winner was Rajendra Dholakia of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party. He defeated Ghasiram Majhi (an independent candidate) by a margin of 10,881 votes.
Nuapada Election Winner 2019
In the 2019 Odisha Assembly election, the winner for the Nuapada constituency was Rajendra Dholakia of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party.
- Winner: Rajendra Dholakia (BJD)
- Runner-up: Ghasiram Majhi (Indian National Congress – INC)
Nuapada: Why This By-Election?
The by-election for the Nuapada (Odisha) Assembly constituency was necessitated by the death of the sitting Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA, Rajendra Dholakia, in September 2025.
Nuapada: Sitting MLA Before the By-Election
The sitting MLA for the Nuapada assembly constituency before the November 2025 by-election was Rajendra Dholakia of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party. He passed away in September 2025, which necessitated the by-election currently in progress. Dholakia was a two-time MLA, having won the seat in the 2019 and 2024 assembly elections. In the current by-election, his son, Jay Dholakia, is the BJP candidate.
