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Tamil Nadu to hold by‑elections in only two assembly seats
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:46 PM
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The Election Commission has announced by‑polls for two vacant constituencies in Tamil Nadu, while the rest of the assembly remains unchanged.
The Election Commission of India has scheduled by‑elections for two vacant assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. The polling dates have been set following the formal notification, and the process will be overseen by the state’s returning officer.
These two seats are the only ones where vacancies have arisen, either through resignation or the death of sitting members, which is why the rest of the 234‑member assembly is not going to the polls.
Political analysts note that the outcome could serve as an early indicator of public sentiment ahead of the next full‑state election, with major regional parties expected to field candidates and campaign vigorously.
Voter lists have been updated and polling stations prepared, ensuring that the election proceeds in accordance with the standard electoral guidelines.
The results are slated to be announced within the usual counting window, after which the newly elected legislators will take their oaths in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
These two seats are the only ones where vacancies have arisen, either through resignation or the death of sitting members, which is why the rest of the 234‑member assembly is not going to the polls.
Political analysts note that the outcome could serve as an early indicator of public sentiment ahead of the next full‑state election, with major regional parties expected to field candidates and campaign vigorously.
Voter lists have been updated and polling stations prepared, ensuring that the election proceeds in accordance with the standard electoral guidelines.
The results are slated to be announced within the usual counting window, after which the newly elected legislators will take their oaths in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.