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Bye-Elections in 6 States: Polling on April 9 & 23, Results on May 4

The Election Commission has announced bye-elections for eight assembly constituencies across six states. The first phase of polling for Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura will be held on April 9. The second phase for Gujarat and Maharashtra constituencies is scheduled for April 23. The counting of votes for all seats is set for May 4, concluding the process by May 6.

Key Points: Bye-Elections 2024: Dates for 8 Seats in 6 States Announced

  • Polling in two phases: April 9 & 23
  • Counting of votes on May 4
  • Elections triggered by deaths of sitting MLAs
  • Seats vacant across six states
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Bye-Elections in 6 states to be held in two phases on April 9 and 23, counting on May 4

ECI announces bye-election schedule for 8 assembly seats across 6 states. Polling in two phases on April 9 & 23. Vote counting on May 4.

"The election process will conclude by May 6. - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, March 15

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced that bye-elections will be held in eight assembly constituencies across six states, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, in two phases.

The first phase, covering constituencies in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, will have polling on April 9, while the second phase in Gujarat and Maharashtra will take place on April 23.

Counting of votes for all constituencies is scheduled for May 4, and the election process will conclude by May 6.

According to the schedule, the date of issue of the gazette notification for Assembly Constituencies in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura will be March 16 (Monday). The last date for filing nominations will be March 23 (Monday), while scrutiny of nominations will take place on March 24 (Tuesday). The last date for withdrawal of candidatures has been fixed for March 26 (Thursday). Polling for these constituencies will be held on April 9 (Thursday).

For Assembly Constituencies in Gujarat and Maharashtra, the gazette notification will be issued on March 30 (Monday). The last date for making nominations will be April 6 (Monday), followed by scrutiny on April 7 (Tuesday). Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until April 9 (Thursday). Polling in these constituencies will take place on April 23 (Thursday).

A by-election was triggered after the deaths of sitting legislators.

According to details shared, the constituencies where by-polls will be conducted include 21-Ponda in Goa after the death of Ravi Naik, and 111-Umreth in Gujarat following the death of Govindbhai Raijibhai Parmar. In Karnataka, by-elections will be held in two seats, 24-Bagalkot after the death of Meti Hullappa Yamanappa (HY Meti) and 107-Davanagere South following the death of Shamanur Shivashankarappa.

In Maharashtra, the seats of 223-Rahuri and 201-Baramati have fallen vacant after the deaths of Shivaji Bhanudas Kardile and Ajit Anataro Pawar, respectively. Meanwhile, 28-Koridang (ST) in Nagaland became vacant after the death of Imkong L Imchen, while 56-Dharmanagar in Tripura fell vacant following the death of Biswa Bandhu Sen.

The by-elections will be conducted to fill these vacancies in the respective state legislative assemblies.

- ANI

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Priya S
Baramati seat in Maharashtra is very significant. With Ajit Pawar sir's passing, it will be interesting to see the political dynamics. Hope the election is peaceful and based on development work.
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Rohit P
The schedule seems well-planned, but I have a respectful criticism. Why such a long gap between polling and counting? April 9 to May 4 is nearly a month. It creates unnecessary anxiety. The process should be faster in this digital age.
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Sarah B
Interesting mix of states. From Goa to Nagaland. It's a good test for the electoral machinery in diverse regions. Hope voter turnout is high.
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Vikram M
The seats fell vacant due to the sad demise of sitting MLAs. First, we must pay respects to them for their service. Elections are the democratic way forward. Let's hope for a clean campaign without any hate speech or misuse of money power. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
As someone from Karnataka, watching Bagalkot and Davanagere South closely. Both were held by senior leaders. Their legacy will be a big factor. Hope the new representatives work with the same dedication for their people.

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