Election Commission Orders By-Elections
The Election Commission of India has published an official gazette notification announcing by-elections for the Budgam (27-Budgam) and Nagrota (77-Nagrota) Assembly seats in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. These notifications were released on October 13, 2025 and provide important information on the electoral process for filling the seats vacated by the resignation of Shri Omar Abdullah (Budgam) and the demise of Shri Devender Singh Rana (Nagrota).
Key Poll Dates and Process
- Last date for nomination submissions: 20 October 2025 (Monday)
- Date for scrutiny of nominations: 22 October 2025 (Wednesday)
- Last date to withdraw candidatures: 24 October 2025 (Friday)
- Polling date: 11 November 2025 (Tuesday)
- Completion of election: 16 November 2025 (Sunday)
- Polling hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Background and Significance
The seat for Budgam became vacant due to the resignation by Shri Omar Abdullah, who opted to retain his Ganderbal seat after the recent assembly elections. The Nagrota seat was vacated following the unfortunate demise of BJP legislator Shri Devender Singh Rana. The Election Commission has called upon both constituencies to fill these vacancies by conducting free and fair elections as per the outlined schedule.
The notifications further specify the process for nominations, scrutiny, withdrawal, polling, and completion dates, ensuring transparency in the election operations. Both constituencies play significant roles in the legislative processes of Jammu & Kashmir, and the bypolls are crucial for continued representation and governance.
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