Along with the Bihar elections schedule, the Election Commission has also announced by-elections in eight assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha. The by-elections are to be held on November 11 in these seats, and the counting of votes is to take place on November 14. Elections in Bihar will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, and counting will be done on November 14.
By-elections to be held on these 8 Assembly seats
Jammu and Kashmir - Budgam and Nagrota
Rajasthan - Anta
Jharkhand - Ghatshila
Punjab - Tarn Taran
Mizoram - Dampa
Odisha -Nuapada
Telangana - Jubilee Hills
What are By-polls?
By-elections (also known as bypolls) are used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between general elections