Srinagar, Oct 13: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that by-polls for two vacant Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir – 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota – would be held on November 11.

The two seats had fallen vacant after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vacated the Budgam seat and held onto his family bastion, Ganderbal seat, and the demise of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana.

The announcements were made through separate notifications published in the Jammu and Kashmir Official Gazette.

According to the notifications, issued under Sections 30, 56, and 150 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, both vacancies are to be filled through by-elections, which must be completed before November 16, 2025.

Candidates can file their

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