India sets June 19 for by-elections in five states, mandates disclosure of candidate criminal records.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set June 19 for by-elections in five assembly constituencies across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal, with counting on June 23. The by-elections are due to the deaths or resignations of sitting MLAs. The ECI has also mandated that political parties publish information about candidates with criminal backgrounds in the media during the campaign period.