Biennial Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha Seats Scheduled for June 18
Rajya Sabha biennial elections for 24 seats to be held on June 18
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The biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across ten Indian states will take place on June 18. Major political parties, including the Congress and BJP, have begun filing nominations, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge among the candidates. The deadline for nominations is June 8.
- 01The Election Commission announced the biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 1, with nominations due by June 8.
- 02Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge filed his nomination from Karnataka, aiming for re-election.
- 03BJP's Debashish Samantaray is contesting a Rajya Sabha bypoll in Odisha after leaving the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
- 04The NDA has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement in Andhra Pradesh, with the TDP and Jana Sena Party contesting.
- 05The BJP and Congress have both released lists of candidates for the upcoming elections, reflecting their regional strategies.
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The upcoming biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across ten Indian states are set for June 18, following a notification from the Election Commission on June 1. Political parties are actively preparing, with the Congress and BJP leading the nomination process. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has filed his nomination from Karnataka, expressing confidence in his party's unity for the elections. Meanwhile, BJP's Debashish Samantaray has entered the race for a Rajya Sabha bypoll in Odisha, citing dissatisfaction with his former party, the BJD. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has also confirmed its seat-sharing arrangements in Andhra Pradesh, with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party participating. Both major parties have unveiled their candidate lists, indicating strategic considerations across various states. The deadline for filing nominations is June 8, setting the stage for a competitive electoral environment.
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The elections will influence the political landscape in various states, affecting local governance and representation in Parliament.
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