Election Commission Announces Bypolls Across Seven States

The Election Commission has scheduled bypolls for July 10 across 13 assembly seats in seven states. The vacancies arose due to deaths or resignations. Notification will be issued on June 14, with the last date for nominations on June 21, and counting set for July 13.

In a significant development, the Election Commission has announced bypolls scheduled for July 10 across 13 assembly constituencies spread over seven states. This decision comes in light of vacancies left due to either the deaths or the resignation of incumbent members.

The assembly seats that will witness electoral action include Rupauli in Bihar, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda, and Maniktala in West Bengal, Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu, Amarwara in Madhya Pradesh, and Badrinath and Manglaur in Uttarakhand. Additional seats in the fray are Jalandhar West in Punjab and Dehra, Hamirpur, and Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh.

According to the Election Commission, the notification for these elections will be issued on June 14. Candidates have until June 21 to file their nominations, which will be scrutinized on June 24. The final date for nomination withdrawal is June 26. The vote counting process is slated for July 13 and arrangements are expected to be completed by July 15, ensuring a smooth transition in leadership.