EC announces bypolls for 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat; voting on July 30
Byelections for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are set for July 30, with results on August 3. The BJP held two seats, Bankipur and Manjalpur, while the Congress represented Datia. Vacancies arose from an MLA's Rajya Sabha election, a death, and a disqualification due to a conviction. The Election Commission has outlined the nomination and withdrawal timelines.
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