BJP names Hardeep Singh Puri as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll in M.P.
The by-election, to be held on November 12, was necessitated after L. Murugan resigned from the Council of Ministers and his Rajya Sabha seat
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- ✓The BJP on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) announced Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh.
- ✓Murugan, is scheduled to be held on November 12 Mr.
- ✓His term was due to end on April 2, 2030.
The BJP on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) announced Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh. The bypoll, to the seat vacated by former Union Minister L. Murugan, is scheduled to be held on November 12 Mr.
Murugan, who was Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Information and Broadcasting, had quit the Union Council of Ministers and the Rajya Sabha on October 14. His term was due to end on April 2, 2030. As per procedure, counting will be held on the day of polling itself that is November 12.
The last date of filing nominations would be November 2 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature would be November 5. The entire election process would be completed by November 16.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 28 October 2026 |