Bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24: ECI
The Election Commission of India has scheduled bypolls for three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal for July 24, 2026. The seats were vacated by Trinamool Congress MPs who resigned following the party's defeat in the state assembly elections.
Why it matters
These bypolls are significant as they reflect the shifting political landscape in West Bengal and are expected to increase the BJP's representation in the upper house.
Bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal , vacated following the resignation of rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, will be held on July 24, the Election Commission said on Monday (July 6, 2026).
The article provides a straightforward account of election scheduling and the political context behind the vacancies.
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