The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the by-elections to Tirtol and Baleswar Sadar Assembly constituencies scheduled to be held on November 3. The process for filing of nomination papers began on Friday itself.
The last date for filing of nominations is October 16. The nomination papers will be scrutinised on October 17. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 19.
The polling would be held from 7 am to 6 pm on November 3 while counting of votes would take place on November 10, State Chief Electoral Officer SK Lohani informed.For the first time, the voting time has been increased by an hour to enable physically-challenged and Covid-affected persons to exercise their franchise.The election will be completed by November 12.