Bypolls in Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra introduced

By IANS

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Saturday introduced that by-elections within the states of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra will probably be held on April 12.

“The Commission has decided to hold the by-election to fill vacancies in the states of West Bengal – Asansol (Parliamentary Constituency) and Ballygunge, Chhattisgarh – Khairagarh, Bihar – Bochahan (SC) and Maharashtra – Kolhapur North,” the Election Commission mentioned.

According to the EC, the date of issuing gazette notification is March 17 and the final date of nominations is March 24. The final date of scrutiny of nomination is March 25 and the candidature might be withdrawn until March 28.

The date of polling will probably be April 12 and the votes will probably be counted on April 16, Saturday.

“The Model Code of Conduct shall come into force with immediate effect in the district(s) in which the whole or any part of the Assembly constituency going for election is included,” the EC mentioned.

The Commission mentioned it has determined to make use of EVMs and VVPATs within the by-elections in all of the polling stations. Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs have been made out there and all steps have been taken to make sure that the polls are performed easily with the assistance of those machines.

Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) shall be the primary doc of identification of a voter. However, Aadhaar Card, MNREGA Job Card, Passbooks with {photograph} issued by Bank/Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card issued underneath the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI underneath NPR, Indian Passport, Pension doc with {photograph}, Service Identity Cards with {photograph} issued to workers by Central/State Govt/PSUs/Public Limited Companies, Official id playing cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs and Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, will also be proven on the polling station.