BJP names Hardeep Singh Puri as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll in M.P.
The BJP has nominated Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for a Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. The seat became vacant following the resignation of L. Murugan from the Union Ministry and the Council of Ministers.
Why it matters
This move is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle and political maneuvering within the ruling party ahead of future legislative cycles.
BJP names Hardeep Singh Puri as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll in M.P. left Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/azjhnp/article71635048.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI06_04_2026_000112B.jpg Karma Bhutia New Delhi: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addresses the launch of India's first flex fuel car, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI06_04_2026_000112B) 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 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. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajya-sabha-bypoll-in-madhya-pradesh-to-fill-seat-vacated-by-union-minister-murugan-to-be-held-on-november-12/article71610418.ece The bypoll, to the seat vacated by former Union Minister L. Murugan, is scheduled to be held on November 12 L. Murugan resigns from Union Ministry, Rajya Sabha seat, setting off buzz about a pre-Deepavali Cabinet reset L.
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