Rajya Sabha Elections Scheduled for June 18 Across 10 States
Rajya Sabha elections for 24 seats across 10 states to be held on June 18
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The Election Commission of India has scheduled elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18. This includes by-elections for two vacant seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, necessitated by previous Rajya Sabha members becoming state MLAs. Key figures such as former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will be among those completing their terms.
- 01Polling will be held for 24 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states, with four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
- 02By-elections are also set for two vacant Upper House seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
- 03The last date for filing nominations is June 8, with scrutiny on June 9 and withdrawal by June 11.
- 04Voting will take place on June 18 from 9 am to 4 pm, with vote counting scheduled for 5 pm.
- 05Voters must use a specific violet-coloured sketch pen provided by the Returning Officer for marking preferences.
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The Election Commission of India has announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats will take place on June 18 across 10 states. This includes by-elections for two vacant seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which arose after elected leaders transitioned to state legislative assemblies. The elections will occur in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka, each with four seats up for grabs, while Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will see three seats contested. Jharkhand will have two seats, including one left vacant after the passing of Shibu Soren. Notable politicians like former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh are among those concluding their Rajya Sabha terms. The nomination process will close on June 8, with scrutiny on June 9 and a withdrawal deadline of June 11. Voting will be conducted from 9 am to 4 pm on June 18, with counting starting at 5 pm. Voters are required to use a designated violet-coloured sketch pen for marking their preferences.
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The outcome of these elections will shape the political landscape in the Rajya Sabha, affecting legislative priorities and governance.
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