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Byelections scheduled for July 30 in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat

Election Commission has announced byelections for three Assembly constituencies in India, with Bankipur in Bihar and Datia in Madhya Pradesh set for July 30, 2026. This decision comes after BJP's Nitin Nabin resigned in Bihar and Congress's Rajendra Bharti faced disqualification in Madhya Pradesh due to a fraud conviction.

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Jul 2, 2026 · 1 min read · 5 views
Byelections scheduled for July 30 in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat

Key Takeaways

  • Byelections for three Assembly constituencies in India are set for July 30, 2026, affecting Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur.
  • Nitin Nabin's resignation as an MLA triggered the byelection in Bankipur, Bihar.
  • Rajendra Bharti was disqualified from the Datia seat in Madhya Pradesh due to a fraud conviction.
  • The official notification for the byelections will be released on July 6, 2026, with nomination deadlines following shortly after.
  • All polling stations will employ Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs, ensuring transparency in the electoral process.

Byelection Schedule Announced

Election Commission has set byelections for three Assembly seats in India on July 30,2026. Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh, Manjalpur in Gujarat will see polls.

Each state has its own story . Bihar's vacancy comes after Nitin Nabin, BJP president,quit his MLA post . In Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Bharti of Congress was disqualified after a fraud conviction. Gujarat's election is due to the passing of BJP MLA Yogeshbhai Narandas Patel.

Gazette notification will be out July 6. Candidates must file by July 13, scrutiny on July 14, and withdrawal by July 16.

Counting happens August 3. With this, Model Code of Conduct is in place in affected districts. Election Commission confirmed use of Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs at all polling stations. Candidates with criminal records,with their parties,must disclose these details through media channels,following Supreme Court orders. How will these play out…?

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