Bye-Elections in 8 Assembly Constituencies Including J&K on Nov 11
Polling on 11 November 2025 with counting on 14 November; vacancies arise from resignations, disqualifications, and deaths.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th Oct: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for bye-elections to fill vacancies in eight Assembly Constituencies across seven states: Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha.
The vacancies arose due to resignations, disqualifications, and deaths of sitting legislators.
Key constituencies going to polls include:
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Assembly Constituency (AC No. & Name) | Reason for Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jammu and Kashmir | 27-Budgam | Resignation of Shri Omar Abdullah |
| 2 | Jammu and Kashmir | 77-Nagrota | Death of Shri Devender Singh Rana |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 193-Anta | Disqualification of Shri Kanwarlal |
| 4 | Jharkhand | 45-Ghatsila (ST) | Death of Shri Ramdas Soren |
| 5 | Telangana | 61-Jubilee Hills | Death of Shri Maganti Gopinath |
| 6 | Punjab | 21-Tarn Taran | Death of Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal |
| 7 | Mizoram | 2-Dampa (ST) | Death of Shri Lalrintluanga Saila |
| 8 | Odisha | 71-Nuapada | Death of Shri Rajendra Dholakia |
The full schedule for polling, nominations, and counting has been detailed in Annexure-I of the Commission’s notification. Polling across these constituencies is scheduled for 11 November 2025, with counting on 14 November 2025, and completion of the entire election process by 16 November 2025.
Electoral Rolls & Voter Identification
The Commission has emphasized the importance of updated electoral rolls. A Special Summary Revision was carried out for all constituencies (except J&K) with a qualifying date of 1 July 2025, while for J&K, the qualifying date was 1 April 2025. Continuous updates will continue until the last date of nomination filing.
Voters can use their EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) as the primary identification at polling stations. Other valid documents include Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, health insurance cards, and certain government-issued service or pension identity cards.
Electronic Voting & VVPATs
All polling stations will use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The Commission has ensured adequate availability to facilitate smooth polling.
Model Code of Conduct & Candidate Disclosures
The Model Code of Conduct is in force in constituencies going to poll. Candidates with criminal antecedents are required to publicly declare their backgrounds in newspapers, television, and social media at multiple intervals during the campaign. Political parties must also disclose the criminal records of their candidates within 48 hours of nomination. Information is available via the app “Know Your Candidates.”
No Dues Certificate
The Commission has issued instructions for candidates to obtain “No Dues Certificates” related to government-provided accommodation, electricity, water, and telephone charges if applicable.
Polling Schedule Highlights:
- Notification: 13 October 2025
- Last date for nominations: 20–21 October 2025
- Scrutiny of nominations: 22–23 October 2025
- Last date for withdrawal: 24–27 October 2025
- Date of poll: 11 November 2025
- Counting of votes: 14 November 2025
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible elections across all constituencies.
