Bye-Elections in Four States and Assam Lok Sabha Seat on October 6
What Happened
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced bye-elections for five Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. Polling will be held on October 6, while counting of votes is scheduled for October 9.
Key Takeaways
The Assembly seats going to polls are Nandigram and Rejinagar (West Bengal), Madurantakam and Dharapuram (Tamil Nadu), and Thattanchavady (Puducherry). The election process will begin with the notification on September 9 and conclude by October 11.