George Kurian Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh

Union minister George Kurian was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. He becomes a member following Jyotiraditya Scindia's move to the Lok Sabha. This unopposed election occurred after another nominee's papers were rejected and a dummy candidate withdrew.

Union minister and BJP nominee George Kurian has been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh by the returning officer.

The BJP had announced Kurian's candidacy on August 20 for the Rajya Sabha seat made vacant by Jyotiraditya Scindia's election to the Lok Sabha in June.

Other nominations were filed, including state BJP vice-president Kantdev Singh, who submitted as a dummy candidate. After one candidate's papers were rejected and Singh withdrew, Kurian was elected unopposed for the remaining term lasting till 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)