New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced a byelection to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh on November 12 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of L Murugan, whose term in the Upper House was due to end on April 2, 2030.
According to the schedule released by the Commission, the notification for the byelection will be issued on October 26. The last date for filing nominations is November 2, while scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on November 3. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until November 5.
Polling, if required, will take place on November 12 between 9 am and 4 pm, followed by counting of votes from 5 pm the same day. The Commission has stipulated that the entire election ...