ECI Announces October 6 Bypolls for 5 Assembly Seats, 1 Lok Sabha Seat
India Bypolls 2026: The Election Commission of India has announced bye-elections for five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha constituency, with voting scheduled for October 6, 2026.
Counting will take place on:
October 9, 2026.
Which Seats Will Vote?
| State/UT | Constituency | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Madurantakam (SC) | Assembly |
| Tamil Nadu | Dharapuram (SC) | Assembly |
| Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Assembly |
| West Bengal | Rejinagar | Assembly |
| West Bengal | Nandigram | Assembly |
| Assam | Nagaon | Lok Sabha |
Bypoll Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Election notification | September 9, 2026 |
| Last date for nominations | September 16, 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | September 17, 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal | September 19, 2026 |
| Polling | October 6, 2026 |
| Counting | October 9, 2026 |
| Election process completed by | October 11, 2026 |
Why Is Nandigram Going to a Bypoll?
Nandigram fell vacant following the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari.
Adhikari won both Nandigram and Bhabanipur in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election and chose to retain Bhabanipur.
Why Is Rejinagar Vacant?
The Rejinagar vacancy followed the resignation of Humayun Kabir.
Tamil Nadu Bypolls
Madurantakam and Dharapuram fell vacant following the resignations of:
- Maragatham Kumaravel – Madurantakam
- P. Sathyabama – Dharapuram
Both had been elected on AIADMK tickets before subsequently moving to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Why Is Thattanchavady Voting Again?
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy had won two constituencies and subsequently resigned from Thattanchavady while retaining Mangalam.
Why Is Nagaon Lok Sabha Seat Vacant?
Nagaon fell vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Lok Sabha.
He had earlier represented the seat as a Congress MP before resigning and subsequently joining the BJP ahead of the Assam Assembly election.
EVMs and VVPATs
The Election Commission says Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail systems will be used at polling stations.
Model Code of Conduct
The Model Code of Conduct comes into force in the relevant districts according to Election Commission instructions following announcement of the election schedule.
Electoral Rolls
The Commission says the electoral-roll revision process for the constituencies has been completed, while eligible updates can continue under applicable rules until the statutory deadline associated with nominations.
Why Nandigram Will Attract Particular Attention
Nandigram has been one of West Bengal's most closely watched constituencies in recent election cycles.
The bypoll is likely to receive national attention because of its recent political history and the vacancy created by the chief minister's decision to retain another seat.
Bypoll Result Date
Votes across all six constituencies will be counted on:
October 9, 2026.
Where to Check Official Election Information
Candidates, political parties and voters should rely on the Election Commission and the relevant Chief Electoral Officer websites for:
- Final candidate lists
- Polling-station information
- Electoral-roll details
- Official results
Official Links
Election Commission of India:
https://www.eci.gov.in/
Voters' Service Portal:
https://voters.eci.gov.in/
FAQs
When will the six bypolls be held?
October 6, 2026.
When will results be declared?
Counting is scheduled for October 9.
How many Assembly seats are involved?
Five.
Which Lok Sabha seat is going to a bypoll?
Nagaon in Assam.
What is the last date for nominations?
September 16.
When is nomination scrutiny?
September 17.
When can candidates withdraw?
Up to September 19.
Conclusion
The Election Commission's October 6 bye-election schedule covers six constituencies across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The nomination process begins with the September 9 notification, while voters will cast ballots on October 6 and results will be counted on October 9.
Among the six contests, Nandigram and Nagaon are likely to attract particular political attention, but official candidate information and final results should be checked only through Election Commission sources.
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