Mumbai, March 15 -- The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for by-elections to eight Assembly constituencies in six states across the country. The list includes two constituencies from Maharashtra, Rahuri (Ahilyanagar district) and Baramati (Pune district).

The seats fell vacant following the demise of MLA Shivaji Bhanudas Kardile from Rahuri and MLA Ajit Anantrao Pawar from Baramati. The by-elections will be conducted to fill these vacancies.

The Election Commission has released the detailed election schedule and stated that polling will be conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) along with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) at all polling stations.

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