West Bengal By‑election: Nandigram and Rajinagar vote on Oct 6, 2026

The Election Commission of India has set 6 October 2026 as the polling date for two vacant seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly – Nandigram and Rajinagar. Voters in these constituencies will cast their ballots under the usual electronic voting machine system, with security and monitoring arrangements in line with national guidelines. The by‑election follows the standard procedure to fill assembly seats that became vacant before the end of the current term. Election officials have urged citizens to exercise their franchise responsibly and adhere to any health safety norms that remain in force. Results are expected to be declared shortly after counting, which will be conducted at designated counting centres in the state.