Chandigarh, October 6
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the by-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab, with the Model Code of Conduct now in effect across Tarn Taran district.
By-Election Schedule
Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C outlined the key dates:
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Notification Issuance: October 13, 2025
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Last Date for Filing Nominations: October 21, 2025
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Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: October 22, 2025
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Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: October 24, 2025
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Polling Date: November 11, 2025
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Counting of Votes: November 14, 2025
Nomination Filing
Sibin C clarified that nomination papers can be submitted on working days between October 13 and October 21, 2025, excluding October 19 (Sunday) and October 20 (Diwali), which are public holidays.
