Rajya Sabha bypoll in Manipur, Odisha on May 25
IANS, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
May 03, 2017 08:39 PM IST
Bypolls to the vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur and one from Odisha will be held on May 25, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.
Bypolls to the vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur and one from Odisha will be held on May 25, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.
The process of election will be completed by May 27, the poll panel said.
HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now!
The Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur became vacant after death of the sitting member, Congress’ Haji Abdul Salam passed away.
The seat from Odisha fell vacant as its occupant, Bishnu Charan Das of the Biju Janata Dal, resigned after his appointment as Deputy Chairman of Odisha State Planning Board and convener of the BJD’s Dalit cell.
Notification for the election will be issued on May 8, and the last date for nomination is May 15.
Discover the complete story of India's general elections on our exclusive Elections Product! Access all the content absolutely free on the HT App. Download now!
Get Current Updates on India News, Ram Navami Live Updates , Lok Sabha Election 2024 live, Elections 2024, Election 2024 Date along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
Get Current Updates on India News, Ram Navami Live Updates , Lok Sabha Election 2024 live, Elections 2024, Election 2024 Date along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
Share this article