Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill seat vacated by Union Minister Murugan to be held on November 12
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh for November 12 to fill the seat vacated by L. Murugan. The process includes nominations starting October 26 and vote counting on the day of the election.
Why it matters
This by-election is critical for maintaining legislative representation in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill seat vacated by Union Minister Murugan to be held on November 12 left A view of the Election Commission of India in New Delhi. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/lyqn0p/article67936606.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NKV-ECI.jpg While the issue of notification will be on October 26, the ECI said that the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be on November 5 The Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Union Minister L. Murugan will take place on November 12, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday (October 22, 2026). The ECI said the issue of notifications will be on October 26, 2026.
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