Rahuri By-Election Looms After Kardile's Demise; ECI Announces Voter List Revision

• A by-election for the 223-Rahuri Assembly constituency is expected soon following the death of MLA Shivaji Kardile.
• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a special summary revision program for electoral rolls, using January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date.
• Shivaji Kardile, who defeated Prajakt Tanpure (NCP) in October 2024, passed away on October 17, 2025, after serving for a year.
• The integrated draft voter list will be published on January 3, 2026, with claims and objections accepted until January 24, 2026.
• The final voter list for Rahuri Assembly is scheduled for publication on February 14, 2026, urging citizens to participate.

Why It Matters: Rahuri by-election imminent; ECI begins voter list revision process for the constituency.