Elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi, one from Sikkim on January 19
The Hindu
Election Commission announces January 19th election for 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi and Sikkim, nomination process starts January 2nd
Elections to four Rajya Sabha seats — three from Delhi and one from Sikkim — will be held on January 19, the Election Commission said on Friday.
The six-year term of Sanjay Singh, Sushil Kumar Gupta and Narain Dass Gupta (all from the Aam Aadmi Party) ends on January 27 next year.
The term of Hishey Lachungpa (Sikkim Democratic Front) ends on February 23 next year.
Mr. Singh is in judicial custody after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy.
He has been under suspension from the Rajya Sabha since July 24 for unruly behaviour in the House.
In a statement, the EC said the election to fill up the four vacancies will be held on January 19 (Friday). The nomination process will start on January 2 with the issuance of notification and January 9 will be the last date to file papers.
As per established practice, the polling will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the counting of votes will commence from 5 p.m.
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