 "EC to hold biennial elections of six Rajya Sabha seats on June 19")
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold biennial elections for the six seats of Rajya Sabha on the 19th of next month in order to fill the vacancies.
The states where the vacancies will be filled in are Karnataka, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
An official communique issued by the Election Commission said that notification will be issued on the 2nd of June and the last date of filing nominations is 9th June.
Candidates can withdraw their nominations by 12th June.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app