Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls on October 6; counting set for October 9

Chennai, October 5, 2026: Voters in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam (SC) and Dharapuram (SC) Assembly constituencies will cast their ballots in by-elections on Tuesday, October 6. Campaigning ended on Sunday evening.

The Election Commission’s official schedule fixes counting for Friday, October 9, and completion of the election process by October 11. EVMs and VVPATs will be used at all polling stations.

The two seats became vacant following the resignations of Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam and P. Sathyabama from Dharapuram. The official schedule lists EPIC as the main voter-identification document and also permits specified alternatives, including Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN card and passport.

Sources: Election Commission schedule via PIB