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Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha by-election
Overview
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a by-election for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of L. Murugan. Murugan’s term was originally intended to last until April 2, 2030.
The election process involves a notification period starting October 26, with a nomination deadline of November 2. Following scrutiny on November 3 and a withdrawal period ending November 5, voting is set for November 12. Vote counting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM on the same day.
Political speculation has emerged regarding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. While no official announcement has been made, there is discussion concerning potential candidates such as Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The BJP is expected to hold a strong position given its majority in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Entities
Madhya Pradesh · L. Murugan · Election Commission · Amit Shah · Hardeep Singh Puri
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMadhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha by-election scheduled for November 12
A by-election for a vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh will be held on November 12 following Dr. L. Murugan's resignation.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesElection Commission of India announces Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha by-poll
The Election Commission of India has set November 12 for the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha by-election following L. Murugan's resignation. The process is expected to conclude by November 16.
Sources
bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · orissapost.com · samacharnama.com · socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com