New Delhi September 07, 2026 | GTNS The Election Commission has announced the schedule for by-elections to six Assembly constituencies spread across three states, with polling set for October 6.
The announcement has triggered preparations among political parties, candidates and local administrations in the constituencies where the seats have fallen vacant. The electoral exercise will provide voters an opportunity to elect new representatives for the respective Assembly seats.
One of the constituencies attracting particular attention is Nandigram in West Bengal, a politically prominent seat that has witnessed intense electoral contests in the past.
With the poll date now fixed, the election process will move through the statutory stages, including notification, nomination filing, scrutiny of papers, withdrawal of candidature and publication of the final list of contestants.
The upcoming bypolls are expected to generate considerable political activity as parties begin preparations for campaigning and candidate selection. Local concerns, development, governance and constituency-specific issues are likely to feature prominently during the campaign.
Beyond the individual constituencies, the results could also provide political parties with an indication of the current mood among voters. The outcome may influence political calculations and strategies, particularly in states where the contests are closely watched.
The October 6 polling will be followed by counting and declaration of results as per the Election Commission’s schedule.
For now, the focus shifts to the candidates, campaign strategies and key local issues that will shape the six electoral battles in the run-up to polling day.