ECI announces Manjalpur Assembly byelection in Gujarat on July 30
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a byelection for the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Gujarat for July 30, 2026. The seat became vacant following the death of long-time MLA Yogesh Patel.
Why it matters
Byelections are critical for maintaining democratic representation in local governance following the loss of an incumbent official.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday (July 2, 2026) that the byelection for the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Gujarat’s Vadodara district will be held on July 30, with the counting of votes scheduled for August 3, 2026.
The report provides factual election scheduling information without editorializing the political implications.
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