ECI notifies bye-elections to Datia, Manjalpur and Bankipur; polling on 30 July
The Election Commission issued notifications on 6 July 2026 for bye-elections to 22-Datia (Madhya Pradesh), 145-Manjalpur (Gujarat) and 182-Bankipur (Bihar); polling is on 30 July and counting on 3 August.
Summary
The Election Commission of India issued notifications on 6 July 2026 for bye-elections to three Assembly seats: 22-Datia in Madhya Pradesh, 145-Manjalpur in Gujarat and 182-Bankipur in Bihar. Nominations close on 13 July, scrutiny is on 14 July and withdrawals end on 16 July; polling is on 30 July from 7 am to 6 pm and counting on 3 August. The Commission reminded states that under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 every voter employed in an establishment, including daily-wage and casual workers, gets a paid holiday on polling day. Section 135C provides for dry days in poll-bound areas.
Key facts
- Seats
- 22-Datia (MP), 145-Manjalpur (GJ), 182-Bankipur (BR)
- Notification
- 6 July 2026
- Last date for nominations
- 13 July 2026
- Poll
- 30 July 2026, 7 am–6 pm
- Counting
- 3 August 2026
- Paid holiday (static)
- Section 135B, RP Act 1951
- Dry day (static)
- Section 135C, RP Act 1951
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On which date will polling be held for the Datia, Manjalpur and Bankipur Assembly bye-elections notified on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 30 July 2026
Polling is on 30 July 2026; 13 July is the last date for nominations, 16 July for withdrawals and 3 August is counting day.
The 182-Bankipur Assembly constituency, which goes to a bye-election in July 2026, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
The notifications cover 22-Datia (Madhya Pradesh), 145-Manjalpur (Gujarat) and 182-Bankipur (Bihar).
Which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 entitles an employed voter to a paid holiday on polling day?
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Correct answer: D — Section 135B
ECI cites Section 135B for the paid holiday on polling day; Section 135C covers the prohibition on sale of liquor (dry days).