Election Commission Schedules April Bypolls for Eight Assembly Seats in Six States

The Election Commission of India announced by-elections for eight assembly constituencies across six states: Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura. Polling will occur in two phases—April 9 for constituencies in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, and April 23 for those in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Counting and result declaration for all seats are scheduled for May 4. These bypolls fill vacancies caused mainly by the deaths of sitting MLAs, including notable seats like Maharashtra's Baramati and Rahuri.