Bypolls to Davangere South and Bagalkot to be held on April 9; counting on May 4

## Karnataka Bypolls: Dates Set for Key Seats The Election Commission of India has set April 9, 2026 as the date for byelections in Davangere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies. The seats were vacated following the deaths of former Ministers Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H.Y. Meti, respectively. Both seats had been held by the ruling Congress party. The counting of votes will take place on May 4th. With nominations closing on March 23rd and withdrawals on March 26th, both the Congress and the opposition BJP are facing a tight deadline to finalize their candidates for these crucial contests. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed confidence in his party's ability to win the bypolls.