Polity & Governance
Bihar By-Election Notification Issued on April 16, 2026; Polling on May 12 for One Assembly Seat
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued the official notification for Bihar's by-election on April 16, 2026. Polling is scheduled for May 12, 2026 for the one vacated assembly constituency. The last date for filing nominations is April 23, 2026. The by-election follows the political changes triggered by Nitish Kumar's resignation and Samrat Choudhary's appointment as Chief Minister.
Key Facts
Bihar by-election notification issued on April 16, 2026 by Election Commission of India
Polling for one Assembly seat scheduled on May 12, 2026
Last date for filing nominations: April 23, 2026
By-election follows vacancy created by leadership change in state
ECI uses Model Code of Conduct (MCC) from notification date until results
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