Lucknow, Nov 20: By-elections to the two vacant Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats-Haroda and Mahasi is being held today, the state Election Commission official said. The Haroda seat had fallen vacant following resignation of former Chief Minister Mayawati from the state assembly while election to the Mahasi seat was necessitated following the death of Ali Bahadu, a BSP MLA.

The spokesman of Election Commission told news persons that nomination for the poll was on November 3. And last date for withdrawal of names was November 6.

Bureau Report