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India by-elections: Ruling BJP faces electoral test India by-elections: Ruling BJP faces electoral test
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India's Narendra Modi-led BJP faces its first electoral test since its landslide win in May, as votes are counted in recently held by-elections.India's Narendra Modi-led BJP faces its first electoral test since its landslide win in May, as votes are counted in recently held by-elections.
Polling was held last week for three parliamentary and 33 state assembly seats in 10 states. Polling was held last week for three parliamentary and 33 state assembly seats in nine states.
Twenty-four of the 33 assembly seats, mostly in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, are held by the BJP.Twenty-four of the 33 assembly seats, mostly in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, are held by the BJP.
Results are also expected from a parliamentary seat vacated by Mr Modi after he won two seats in May.Results are also expected from a parliamentary seat vacated by Mr Modi after he won two seats in May.
A candidate is allowed to contest a maximum of two seats in India's parliamentary elections.A candidate is allowed to contest a maximum of two seats in India's parliamentary elections.
Correspondents say Tuesday's results will be seen as a test of Mr Modi's popularity after he led his party to power in May.Correspondents say Tuesday's results will be seen as a test of Mr Modi's popularity after he led his party to power in May.
The BJP is also gearing up for crucial state elections in Haryana and Maharashtra next month, where it hopes to defeat the ruling Congress.The BJP is also gearing up for crucial state elections in Haryana and Maharashtra next month, where it hopes to defeat the ruling Congress.