Election Commission Issues Notice for 11 Rajya Sabha Seats Election

On Thursday, the Election Commission of India (EC) published a notification in the Gazette of India, announcing biennial elections to fill 11 vacant seats in the upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. The vacancies arise due to resignations, deaths or expiry of terms of sitting members. The EC has set the election date and outlined the procedure for nomination and voting. Candidates will be nominated by their respective parties or as independents. The elections will be conducted by the Electoral College comprising members of the State Legislative Assemblies and the Legislative Councils, following the provisions of the Representation of the People Act. These elections are part of the regular cycle to maintain the continuity of the Rajya Sabha. The EC has also indicated that the results will be declared within a week of the voting.