ECI Announces Rajya Sabha Elections for 12 Vacant Seats on September 3
Desk Report, August 07, 2024: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that elections will be held on September 3 to fill 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats. These seats were previously occupied by leaders who have moved to the Lok Sabha, including Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
The ECI detailed the election schedule, stating that the official notification will be issued on August 14. Interested candidates must submit their nomination papers by August 21. The elections will occur on September 3, with results announced the same day. The last dates for withdrawal of nominations are August 26 and 27.
Here’s the state-wise breakdown of the vacant seats:
– Assam: 2 seats
– Bihar: 2 seats
– Maharashtra: 2 seats
– Madhya Pradesh: 1 seat
– Haryana: 1 seat
– Rajasthan: 1 seat
– Odisha: 1 seat
– Telangana: 1 seat
– Tripura: 1 seat
This announcement sets the stage for significant political activity as parties prepare to contest these crucial seats.
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