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BJP nominates Hardeep Singh Puri as Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party announced Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by‑election in Madhya Pradesh.
Bhopal, Oct 28 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally declared Hardeep Singh Puri as its nominee for the Rajya Sabha by‑election in Madhya Pradesh. The announcement, made through a party statement, comes as the state prepares for the vacant seat that will be filled later this year.
Hardeep Singh Puri, a senior party functionary from Bhopal, has held several organizational roles within the BJP, including district‑level leadership positions. He is known for his close association with the state leadership and has been active in party campaigns across Madhya Pradesh.
The Rajya Sabha seat became vacant following the resignation of the previous member, prompting a by‑poll scheduled by the Election Commission. The BJP’s choice reflects its strategy to field a candidate with strong grassroots connections ahead of the upcoming parliamentary cycle.
Political analysts note that Puri’s candidature could consolidate the party’s support base in central Madhya Pradesh, while opposition parties are expected to field their own contenders in a closely watched contest.
Hardeep Singh Puri, a senior party functionary from Bhopal, has held several organizational roles within the BJP, including district‑level leadership positions. He is known for his close association with the state leadership and has been active in party campaigns across Madhya Pradesh.
The Rajya Sabha seat became vacant following the resignation of the previous member, prompting a by‑poll scheduled by the Election Commission. The BJP’s choice reflects its strategy to field a candidate with strong grassroots connections ahead of the upcoming parliamentary cycle.
Political analysts note that Puri’s candidature could consolidate the party’s support base in central Madhya Pradesh, while opposition parties are expected to field their own contenders in a closely watched contest.