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**Summary:**
The Election Commission has announced that by-elections will be held for five assembly seats across four states (Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab) on June 19, 2025. The by-elections are necessitated by the death or resignation of sitting members of the legislative assembly in each of the affected constituencies. Vote counting is scheduled for June 23rd, 2025.
**News Article:**
**Election Commission Announces Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats Across Four States**
**New Delhi – May 25, 2025:** The Election Commission of India announced on Sunday that by-elections will be held on June 19, 2025, for five assembly seats across Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab. Counting of the votes will take place on June 23rd, 2025.
The bypolls are triggered by a mix of unfortunate circumstances and political decisions. In Gujarat, the Kadi seat is vacant following the death of MLA Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki, while the Visavadar seat requires a by-election due to the resignation of Bhayani Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai.
Kerala’s Nilambur seat will see a by-election due to the resignation of P V Anvar. In Punjab, the Ludhiana seat is vacant after the death of Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. West Bengal’s Kaliganj Assembly seat requires a by-election following the death of Nasiruddin Ahamed.
The Election Commission has stated that detailed schedules for each constituency will be released shortly. The upcoming by-elections are expected to draw significant attention as they could potentially impact the political landscape in the respective states.
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