India, March 15 -- The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for by-elections to assembly seats across six states, with voting set to be held in two phases in April.

Polling in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura will take place on April 9, while Gujarat and Maharashtra will vote on April 23. Counting of votes for all by-elections will be conducted on May 4, the poll body said.

* Notification: 16 March 2026

* Last Date for Nominations: 23 March 2026

* Scrutiny: 24 March 2026

* Withdrawal: 26 March 2026

* Polling: 9 April 2026

* Notification: 30 March 2026

* Last Date for Nominations: 6 April 2026

* Scrutiny: 7 April 2026

* Withdrawal: 9 April 2026

* Polling: 23 April 2026

* 4 May 2026

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