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Election Commission of India announces Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha by-poll
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled a by-election for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of L. Murugan. The vacancy became effective on October 14, 2026. Murugan’s term was originally intended to last until April 2, 2030.
The election schedule includes the issuance of notifications on October 26, with the deadline for filing nominations on November 2. Following scrutiny on November 3 and the withdrawal period ending November 5, voting is set for November 12 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Vote counting will commence at 5:00 PM the same day, with the entire process expected to conclude by November 16.
To maintain the integrity of the preferential voting system, the ECI has mandated that electors use only specific violet-colored sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer. The use of any other writing instruments is strictly prohibited to prevent tampering or invalidation of ballots.
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Amit Shah · Election Commission of India · L. Murugan · Madhya Pradesh · Rajya Sabha
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Election Commission of India scheduled a Rajya Sabha by-election for Madhya Pradesh. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vacancy became effective on October 14, 2026. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The entire election process is scheduled to be completed before November 16, 2026. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Electors must use only integrated violet colour sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer. www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vacancy was caused by the resignation of L. Murugan. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Voting for the by-election will take place on November 12, 2026. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The notification for the by-poll will be issued on October 26, 2026. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Amit Shah stated that recent NDA victories indicate people have rejected the INDI alliance. newsable.asianetnews.com