PATNA, April 17 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the by-election for another seat in the State Legislative Council against the vacancy created by former health minister and former BJP state president Mangal Pandey following his election to the state assembly in November last year.

As per the schedule, the by-election for one seat from the state legislative quota will be held on May 12 and the notification will be issued on April 23. The last date for nomination for the seat is April 30 while the last date for withdrawal of candidatures is May 4.

The counting of votes will be held on May 12 itself, as per the notification.

Pandey was elected to the state legislative council unopposed among 11 candidates on...