New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the by-election to the Nuapada Assembly constituency in Odisha.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the polling will take place on November 11, 2025, with vote counting scheduled for November 14, 2025.
The by-election has been necessitated following the demise of Rajendra Dholakia, the sitting BJD MLA from Nuapada.
The key dates are as follows:
Gazette Notification: October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Nomination Filing Deadline: October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Scrutiny of Nominations: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
Withdrawal of Candidatures: October 24, 2025 (Friday)
Voting: November 11, 2025
Counting of Votes: November 14, 2025
The ECI has urged all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and fair electoral process.