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Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha Seats Scheduled for June 18 Across 10 States
24 Rajya Sabha seats up for grab in 10 states; Elections on June 18
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The Election Commission of India has announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18, coinciding with the retirement of notable members, including former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda. Polling will take place in 10 states, with significant implications for the Rajya Sabha's power dynamics, especially favoring the ruling BJP.
- 01Elections will be held for four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka, and three seats each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- 02The nomination deadline is set for June 8, with scrutiny of nominations occurring on June 9.
- 03The Rajya Sabha's composition has shifted, with the BJP's strength increasing to 113 seats following the merger of Aam Aadmi Party MPs.
- 04The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) now holds a total of 148 seats in the Rajya Sabha.
- 05By-elections are also scheduled for one Rajya Sabha seat each in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18, as several members, including former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda and senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh, are set to retire. Polling will occur in 10 states, with four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka, three in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and two in Jharkhand. Other states like Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram will each have one seat contested. The nomination deadline is June 8, with scrutiny on June 9. Recent changes have seen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increase its representation in the Rajya Sabha to 113 seats, following a merger with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) now commands 148 seats, indicating a potential increase in BJP's influence post-elections, especially in states where it holds power. By-elections are also set for one seat each in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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The elections could significantly affect local governance and representation in the Rajya Sabha, particularly in states governed by the BJP or its allies.
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