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Rajya Sabha Elections Scheduled for June 18 as NDA Aims for Upper House Strengthening
Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; NDA eyes stronger Upper House numbers
Hindustan Times
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Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 Indian states will take place on June 18, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) aiming to enhance its majority in the Upper House. Key political figures, including former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, are among those whose terms are expiring.
- 01The NDA currently holds 149 seats in the Rajya Sabha, while the BJP is the largest party with 113 members.
- 02The elections will fill 12 seats previously held by the BJP, four by Congress, and others by regional parties.
- 03In Andhra Pradesh, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is expected to secure three out of four available seats.
- 04Karnataka's Congress party anticipates increasing its representation from one to three seats.
- 05The last date for nominations is June 8, and results will be announced on the same day as the elections.
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The Election Commission of India has announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18 across 10 states. This election cycle is crucial for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is seeking to bolster its numbers in the Upper House. Currently, the NDA has 149 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being the largest party at 113 members. Among the seats up for election, the BJP previously held 12, Congress four, and various regional parties the rest. Notable political figures whose terms are expiring include former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. The elections will also fill vacancies arising from resignations in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, with the TDP expected to secure the majority of seats in Andhra Pradesh. The last date for nominations is June 8, and results will be declared on the same day as the elections.
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The outcomes of these elections will significantly influence the legislative agenda and governance in India, affecting policies that impact citizens across various states.
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