Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Polls Declared: Model Code Takes Effect as Voting Fixed for 11 October
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The State Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct across the civic body's jurisdiction with immediate effect.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday evening, election authorities confirmed that voting for all 44 seats across 11 wards will take place on 11 October, with the counting of votes slated for 13 October. The official announcement formally sets off the poll process in the state capital, bringing administrative activity under regulatory oversight.
Election Timetable and Key Deadlines
According to the official schedule released by the Commission, candidates will have until late September to complete their nomination formalities and file scrutiny clearances.
The statutory timeline outlined for the GMC polls includes:
- Filing of Nominations: Final date to submit nomination papers is 26 September.
- Withdrawal Deadline: Candidates can officially withdraw their candidature until 29 September.
- Polling Day: Voting across all 44 seats will take place on 11 October.
- Counting & Results: Votes will be counted and results declared on 13 October.
Political Parties Shift into Election Mode
The imposition of the Model Code of Conduct has halted new policy announcements within the municipal limits, forcing civic administration to focus strictly on routine operations.
Major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, have initiated candidate selection meetings to finalise nominations across the 11 wards. Ward-level committees are gearing up for door-to-door campaigning, as prospective candidates move quickly to meet the filing deadline ahead of the October vote.
