Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarty declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarty has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu following the resignation of an AIADMK leader. His candidacy was supported by the TVK party, which allotted the seat to the Congress as part of a post-poll alliance.
Why it matters
The election shifts the balance of power in the Upper House and highlights the strategic political alliances currently shaping Tamil Nadu's legislative representation.
Returning Officer for the bye-election to the lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu P. Thenmozhi on Thursday (June 11, 2026) declared Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarty elected unopposed.
The report focuses on the procedural aspects of the election and quotes the candidate's stated political intentions neutrally.
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