Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the by-election to the Nuapada Assembly Constituency in Odisha, necessitated due to the unfortunate demise of sitting MLA Rajendra Dholakia.
According to the ECI, the key dates for the by-election are as follows:
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification: October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Last Date for Filing Nominations: October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Scrutiny of Nominations: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidatures: October 24, 2025 (Friday)
Date of Poll: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Date of Counting of Votes: November 14, 2025 (Friday)
The by-election will be conducted in accordance with the ECI’s guidelines, ensuring a free and fair electoral process. Further details regarding the election process and guidelines can be accessed on the official website of the Election Commission of India.
The ECI urges all eligible voters in the Nuapada constituency to participate in the democratic process and exercise their voting rights.
