NDA Leaders File Nominations for Rajya Sabha Bypolls Across Nine States, Results on September 3

Twelve NDA candidates, including Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, have filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha bypolls on September 3. The by-elections, necessitated by recent Lok Sabha victories, feature candidates from BJP and other parties in nine states. Results will be announced the same day.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 21-08-2024 21:42 IST | Created: 21-08-2024 21:42 IST
NDA Leaders File Nominations for Rajya Sabha Bypolls Across Nine States, Results on September 3
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Twelve NDA candidates, including Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, submitted their nomination papers on Wednesday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls scheduled for September 3 across nine states.

The by-elections are to fill twelve Rajya Sabha seats left vacant due to recent Lok Sabha successes by current members. Results will be announced on September 3, the same day as the elections. Wednesday marked the final date for submission of the nomination papers.

BJP and its allies dominate the nominations, with notable candidates including Kiran Choudhry, Mamata Mohanta, Mission Ranjan Das, and Dhairyasheel Patil among others. The process underscores the party's strategic maneuvers to secure key legislative positions across multiple states.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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