Anta (Rajasthan) and Budgam (J&K) bypolls on Nov 11; nominations close Oct 21 and Oct 20 respectively
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh/Jaipur/Jammu, 13 October 2025:
The Election Commission has notified by-elections for Rajasthan’s 193–Anta and Jammu & Kashmir’s 27–Budgam Assembly constituencies, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and counting on Friday, November 14; the process will be completed by Sunday, November 16.
For Anta, the last date to file nominations is October 21, scrutiny is on October 23, and withdrawal is on October 27; the seat fell vacant following the disqualification of MLA Kanwarlal.
For Budgam, the last date to file nominations is October 20, scrutiny is on October 22, and withdrawal is on October 24; the seat fell vacant after the resignation of Omar Abdullah on October 21, 2024.