The Election Commission will issue notification for the by-polls to the Alwar and Ajmer Parliamentary seats in Rajasthan and Uluberia in West Bengal today. By polls to the Assembly constituencies of Mandalgarh in Rajasthan and Noapara in West Bengal will also take place on the same day.

The last day for filing nominations is January 10.They will be scrutinized on January 11 and the last day for withdrawing nominations is January 15. Polling will be held on January 29 while the counting of votes will be held on February 1.

The Commission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs in these elections at all the polling stations.All steps had been taken to ensure smooth conduct of these polls with the help of these machines.