Punjab by-election postponed, know revised polling date

New Delhi: The date of by-elections to be held on November 13 in other states, including Punjab, has been changed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday changed November 13 to November 20 as the date of polling in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala in view of the festive season.

Polling is being held for nine seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Punjab and one in Kerala. These include four assembly constituencies of Punjab – Gidderbaha, Barnala, Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal.

Parties, including the Congress, BJP, BSP and RLD, had called for rescheduling of poll dates in view of various festivals, saying it could affect the number of voters.