Hardeep Singh Puri resigns as Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh
BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri has resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh following his recent unopposed election to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh. The resignation was formally accepted by the Rajya Sabha chairman effective November 14, 2026.
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This procedural move reflects internal party shifts and the standard rotation of parliamentary representation in India.
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh, days after being elected unopposed to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh.According to a bulletin issued by the Rajya Sabha, Puri's resignation has been accepted by the chairman with effect from November 14.The bulletin stated, "Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, an elected Member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), representing the State of Uttar Pradesh, resigned his seat…
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