Panchayat by-election schedule announced, polling on December 4

State Election Commission secretary Dinesh Shrivastava has said the programme for the 2026 panchayat by-elections in the state has been announced. According to the schedule, voting will be held on December 4, 2026, in the constituencies concerned, including Dhar district.

Nomination papers will be accepted from candidates from November 12, 2026. The last date for filing nominations is November 19. The nomination papers received will be scrutinised on November 20.

The last date for withdrawal of candidature is November 23. Election symbols will also be allotted to the candidates in the fray on the same day.

Under the schedule, polling on December 4, 2026, will run from 7 am to 3 pm. The entire election process will be conducted according to the guidelines issued by the State Election Commission and the fixed schedule.