The dates for the much-awaited by-elections in West Bengal have been announced. . The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the by-elections to be held in West Bengal. According to this, by-elections to Bhawanipur assembly seat will be held on September 30. Counting of votes will take place on October 3. Bhawanipur is the same seat from where Mamata Banerjee will contest the by-polls.