Election Commission announces schedule for byelection to five Assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency
The Election Commission of India has scheduled byelections for five assembly constituencies and one parliamentary seat for October 6, 2026. Vote counting is set to take place on October 9, 2026.
Why it matters
These elections are essential for maintaining democratic representation in the affected states of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam.
Election Commission of India (ECI) scheduled the byelection to five assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal as well as a lone parliamentary constituency from Assam for October 6, 2026.
The counting of votes is scheduled for October 9, 2026, as per the announcement.
Published - September 07, 2026 06:39 pm IST
election / election / Tamil Nadu / Puducherry / Bengal / Assam
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