ECI announces bye-elections for Budgam and Nagrota Assembly seats on November 11
Srinagar, Oct 13, KNT: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for bye-elections to two vacant Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, Budgam (27) and Nagrota (77). The polling for both seats will be held on November 11, 2025.
As per the notification issued by the ECI, the polling will take place from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the entire election process to be completed before November 16. The Budgam constituency fell vacant following the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while the Nagrota seat became vacant after the demise of senior leader Devender Singh Rana.
According to the schedule, the last date for filing nominations is October 20, followed by the scrutiny of papers on October 22. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 24.
Election officials said all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure a smooth and transparent voting process. The Commission has also directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir to oversee security, logistics, and deployment of polling staff across both constituencies.
Political parties across Jammu and Kashmir are expected to announce their candidates in the coming days, with both seats seen as politically significant. The Budgam constituency, located in central Kashmir, has traditionally been a National Conference stronghold, while Nagrota in Jammu region has remained a key seat for the BJP and regional leaders.
The bye-elections are expected to witness keen contests, setting the stage for a politically charged November in Jammu and Kashmir.[KNT]
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