New Delhi, October 6, 2025:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for bye-elections to fill vacancies in eight Assembly Constituencies spread across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha. The announcement was made through Press Note No. ECI/PN/317/2025 dated October 6, 2025.
According to the Commission, these bye-elections are being held to fill vacancies arising due to resignations, disqualifications, and deaths of sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
List of Constituencies and Reasons for Vacancy
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Assembly Constituency | 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 |
Bye-Election Schedule
The polling schedule for the bye-elections has been structured in three parts, depending on the State/UT.
The key dates are as follows:
| Poll Event | Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha | Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana | Rajasthan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification | October 13, 2025 (Monday) | October 13, 2025 (Monday) | October 13, 2025 (Monday) |
| Last Date for Making Nominations | October 20, 2025 (Monday) | October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) | October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Date for Scrutiny of Nominations | October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) | October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) | October 23, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature | October 24, 2025 (Friday) | October 24, 2025 (Friday) | October 27, 2025 (Monday) |
| Date of Poll | November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) | November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) | November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Date of Counting of Votes | November 14, 2025 (Friday) | November 14, 2025 (Friday) | November 14, 2025 (Friday) |
| Date before which Election shall be Completed | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) |
The Commission has also reiterated that all guidelines related to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will come into immediate effect in the concerned constituencies from the date of announcement of the bye-election schedule.
The ECI emphasized its commitment to ensuring free, fair, and peaceful elections, with adequate arrangements for security, EVM management, and voter participation.
Source: Election Commission of India, Press Note No. ECI/PN/317/2025 dated October 6, 2025
