Rajya Sabha By-Election 2025: ECI Announces Dates for Rajya Sabha By-Elections for Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir Seats; Check Complete Schedule Here
As per the announcement, the by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab will be held on October 24. As per the ECI notice, voting and counting will be held on the same day. All four Jammu and Kashmir seats have been vacant since February 2021, with the Punjab seat falling vacant after the resignation of MP Sanjeev Arora in July.
Today, September 24, the Election Commission announced the election schedule to fill four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir and one Rajya Sabha seat in Punjab. As per the announcement, the by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab will be held on October 24. As per the ECI notice, voting and counting will be held on the same day. All four Jammu and Kashmir seats have been vacant since February 2021, with the Punjab seat falling vacant after the resignation of MP Sanjeev Arora in July. The last date to file nominations for both elections is October 13. The last date to withdraw candidatures is October 16. Election Commission Delists 474 More Political Parties for Failing To Contest Polls Continuously for 6 Years, Initiates Action Against 359 Others for Violating Norms.
Rajya Sabha Polls for Four Seats in Jammu and Kashmir on October 24
By-election announced for 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu & Kashmir. Voting and counting to be held on October 24th. All four seats have been vacant since February 2021. pic.twitter.com/N3723LrGGi
â ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2025
By-Election Announced for 1 Rajya Sabha Seat of Punjab
By-election announced for 1 Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab. Voting and counting to be held on October 24th. The seat was vacant after the resignation of MP Sanjeev Arora in July. pic.twitter.com/acHIImqPwE
â ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2025
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