Tarn Taran bypoll: Nominations open today; voting on November 11, counting on November 14
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, 13 October 2025:
The nomination process for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election begins today, with the Election Commission’s schedule setting polling for November 11 and counting on November 14, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said.
As per the timetable, the last date to file nominations is October 21, scrutiny will be held on October 22, and the last date to withdraw candidature is October 24, with the election process to be completed by November 16.
Nomination papers can be submitted to the Returning Officer on any working day between 11 am and 3 pm from October 13 to 21; offices will remain open on Saturday, October 18, while no filings will be accepted on October 19 (Sunday) and October 20 (Diwali) due to public holidays.
Candidates must be registered electors of any Assembly constituency in Punjab and must make the prescribed oath or affirmation after filing their nomination and before scrutiny.
Polling will be conducted from 7 am to 6 pm, and the Model Code of Conduct has been in force across Tarn Taran district since October 6 and will remain effective until the election is completed.