The electorate for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council by-election from the Nagpur Local Authorities' Constituency is expected to comprise over 850 elected representatives from 32 local self-government bodies across the district. The district administration recently published the draft electoral roll and polling station list on May 22, providing an eight-day window for scrutiny, corrections, and objections.
Composition of Electorate
The 32 local self-government bodies include the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), municipal councils, nagar panchayats, parishads, and cantonment boards. According to the draft electoral roll, 150 electors are from the NMC city limits, while the majority of the electorate comprises elected representatives from rural local bodies.
Reason for Bypoll
The bypoll was necessitated after revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule resigned from the Legislative Council following his election to the state assembly. The winning candidate will serve the remainder of the term until January 1, 2028.
Availability of Draft Electoral Roll
The district administration has made the draft electoral roll and polling station details available at designated offices, including the Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, municipal councils, nagar panchayats, and tehsil offices. Additionally, the draft voter list has been uploaded on the official website of the Nagpur district collectorate.
Objections and Corrections
Objections, corrections, and claims can be submitted in writing until May 28 at the office of the Electoral Registration Officer for the Local Authorities' Constituency or the District Collector's office in Nagpur, officials said.
Election Schedule
As per the election schedule, the notification will be issued on May 25, while the last date for filing nominations is June 1. Candidates can withdraw nominations until June 4. Polling will take place between 8 am and 4 pm on June 18, followed by counting and declaration of results on June 22.
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