Overview

• The Election Commission formally notified the two contests, scheduling polling for November 11 and counting for November 14.
• Candidates can file nominations on October 20, scrutiny is set for October 22, and withdrawals close on October 24.
• Polling will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the poll process must be completed by November 16.
• Nagrota fell vacant after BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana died on October 31, 2024, while Budgam opened when NC leader Omar Abdullah resigned that seat to retain Ganderbal.
• The by-elections take place in an assembly where the NC holds 42 seats, the BJP 29, and Congress provides outside support to the NC government.