New Delhi: The bye-elections to one Rajya Sabha seat each in Bihar and Assam would be held on December 22, the Election Commission announced on Monday. The bye-election in Assam has been necessitated due to the death of Silvius Condpan (Cong), while Rajya Sabha member from Bihar Sabir Ali had resigned from his seat earlier this month after quitting Lok Janshakti Party.
The tenure of the Rajya Sabha seat in Assam in till April 2, 2016, while for the Bihar seat it is till April 9, 2014. Notification for the bye-elections would be issued on December 5 and the last date of filing of nomination is December 12. The nominations would be scrutinised the next day. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is December 15 and polling would be held on December 22. The results would be announced the same day. PTI