Srinagar/ Oct,13 : The nomination process for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments began on Monday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issuing two separate notifications for them.
According to the notifications issued by ECI said that candidates can file their nomination papers until October 20 for 27-Budgam and 77 Nagrota.
The poll-body announced that scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 22, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 24.
The voting is scheduled for November 11, with counting set to take place on November 14.
The Budgam seat fell vacant on October 21,2024 after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chose to retain Ganderbal constituency following his victory from both seats in 2024 Assembly elections. The Nagrota seat was vacated due to the demise of BJP MLA Devinder Singh Rana on October 31, 2024.
