Election Commission revises by-polls schedule in Kerala, Punjab and UP from Nov 13 to Nov 20

The Election Commission on Monday announced the rescheduling of by-polls in key Assembly Constituencies across Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, amid the heavy festive season in India.

Originally set for November 13, the elections have been moved to November 20.

This change comes following appeals from major political parties, including Congress, BJP, BSP, and RLD, aimed at avoiding potential low voter turnout due to various regional festivals.


Earlier in October, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had announced the schedule for bye elections for 48 assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha seats across 15 states. Notably, by-election in Wayanad will be held on the original date on November 13.

Bypolls are being conducted in four Punjab assembly constituencies: Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, Gidderbaha, and Barnala. In Uttar Pradesh, voting is underway for nine assembly seats: Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sishamau, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan.

The counting of votes for all these byelections will take place on November 23, coinciding with the vote counting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

Here's the list of seats for which polling dates have been changed

Kerala:

Palakkad

Punjab

Dera Baba Nanak
Chabbewal (SC)
Gidderbaha
Barnala

Uttar Pradesh

Meerapur
Kundarki
Ghaziabad
Khair (SC)
Karhal
Sishamau
Phulpur
Katehari
Majhawan