Decoding Rajya Sabha elections
2 years, 7 months ago

Decoding Rajya Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha, or the council of states, is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, with 245 members. Since Rajya Sabha is a council of the states, its MPs are not elected through direct public voting, but by elected MLAs through a system of proportional representation. Unlike the popular voting process, the MLAs voting for Rajya Sabha candidates has to show their ballots to an authorised agent of their party. In a biennial election, if two or more candidates don’t get the requisite number of votes to get elected, the ballot papers will be seen again to find out how each MLA has marked their second preference. For instance, if BJP-backed Subhash Chandra and Congress’ Pramod Tiwari do not get the requisite number of votes, they will have to turn to second preference votes of Rajasthan MLAs.

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Six Rajya Sabha seats to be filled in December 20 bypoll, says Election Commission. Key details inside
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six Rajya Sabha seats to be filled in December 20 bypoll, says Election Commission. Key details inside

Live Mint  

The bypoll for filling six vacant Rajya Sabha seats in four states will be held on December 20, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. The vacancies in Rajya Sabha include the seat vacated by Venkatramana Rao who resigned in August this year, Beedha Masthan Rao who also resigned in August and Rayaga Krishnaiah who resigned in September. Jawhar Sircar, the …

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today
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2 months ago

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: Jharkhand will kick off crucial assembly elections on Wednesday as 13.7 million people across 43 of its 81 seats will vote in the first phase of polls and bypolls will be held in 32 seats across 10 states, marking the beginning of a high-stakes round of contests. The BJP suffered some setbacks in these regions during the Lok Sabha …

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to bag nine of the twelve Rajya Sabha seats in the latest round of by-elections in which all candidates might win uncontested, barring any last-minute change. The two seats had fallen vacant after Union minister Sarbanand Sonowal won the Lok Sabha seat from Dibrugarh and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa won the seat from Kaziranga. Union …

58 seats to vote in Phase 6 on May 25, including from Haryana and Delhi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

58 seats to vote in Phase 6 on May 25, including from Haryana and Delhi

The Hindu  

A total of 58 Lok Sabha seats in six States and two Union Territories will go to polls in the sixth and penultimate phase of the general election on Saturday. Over 8.93 lakh registered voters above 85 years of age, 23,659 centenarians, and 9.58 lakh voters with disabilities have been provided with the option to vote from their homes, the …

India's Lok Sabha Elections decoded: From pressing a button to getting a PM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Lok Sabha Elections decoded: From pressing a button to getting a PM

India Today  

India operates under a federal system of governance with both state-level and central-level governments. In contrast, every five years, the country holds general elections, or Lok Sabha elections, to choose representatives for the lower house of Parliament. As the nation prepares for the crucial democratic event of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, here's the route map exploring the complexities of …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi among Congress star campaigners for UP
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi among Congress star campaigners for UP

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi have been named among the star campaigners for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The pary released a list of 40 names — also including Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot — on Thursday for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Here is the …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: BJP releases 8th list of candidates from Odisha, Punjab and Bengal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: BJP releases 8th list of candidates from Odisha, Punjab and Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: The General Elections are set to be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1. All eyes will be on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA bloc and the NDA, who are the major competitors in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024. Besides voting for the 543 Lok Sabha seats, the Election …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 schedule: 97 crore to vote at 10.5 lakh poll stations, says CEC
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 schedule: 97 crore to vote at 10.5 lakh poll stations, says CEC

Hindustan Times  

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday announced that 97 crore voters will exercise their franchise at the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Ahead of announcement of schedule for the Lok Sabha election and the state assembly elections, Kumar listed some key highlights of the upcoming elections that will take place over the period of next two months. The voters …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates BJP PM Modi Amit Shah Congress Rahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi INDIA Bloc AAP MVA 18th General Assembly Elections
10 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates BJP PM Modi Amit Shah Congress Rahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi INDIA Bloc AAP MVA 18th General Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 HIGHLIGHTS : Hello and welcome to this space brought to you by ABP Live. The schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 is expected to be revealed by the Election Commission of India after March 13, as reported by India Today, citing ECI sources. As the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections approach, the political scene in …

Rajya Sabha polls | With the February 27, 2024 results, NDA just four MPs short of majority in the Upper House
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha polls | With the February 27, 2024 results, NDA just four MPs short of majority in the Upper House

The Hindu  

February 28, 2024 11:18 am | Updated February 29, 2024 07:21 am IST - New Delhi The Rajya Sabha poll results on February 27 have far reaching implications for domestic politics, not just the unfurling crisis with regard to the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, where six MLAs cross-voted in favour of the BJP, or in Uttar Pradesh where the …

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP-led NDA just 4 short of majority mark of 121
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP-led NDA just 4 short of majority mark of 121

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is just four short of the majority mark of 121 in the 240-member House. The BJP remains the single largest party in the Rajya Sabha with 97 members, including five nominated MPs who joined the party, followed by the Congress with 29 members. The Rajya Sabha elections for 15 seats across three states …

Rajya Sabha elections 2024: BJP wins 8 out of 10 seats in UP, SP bags two
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha elections 2024: BJP wins 8 out of 10 seats in UP, SP bags two

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday clinched eight out of 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, winning the election that witnessed opposition candidates cross voting for the ruling party. The BJP workers and leaders celebrated on the party's win in the Rajya Sabha elections. Rajya Sabha elections 2024 LIVE coverage Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath is felicitated after …

Rajya Sabha Polls Result 2024: Ruling Congress Bags 3 Seats, BJP Wins 1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Polls Result 2024: Ruling Congress Bags 3 Seats, BJP Wins 1

ABP News  

New Delhi: Three candidates from the ruling Congress party and one candidate from the BJP were elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha elections | In Karnataka, all three Congress candidates Ajay Maken, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain and GC Chandrashekhar win with 47, 46 and 46 votes respectively. I thank all voters, CM and party workers and …

Rajya Sabha election today: Suspense in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka over cross-voting | Top updates
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha election today: Suspense in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka over cross-voting | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Voting for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh is taking place on Tuesday, February 27, amid concerns about cross-voting by the Congress and Samajwadi Party MLAs. The list of 41 unopposed elected Rajya Sabha MPs includes former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Ashok Chavan, and union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan. …

Rajya Sabha: Polling Begins For High-Stakes Battle In UP, Himachal, Karnataka Amid Cross-Voting Fears
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha: Polling Begins For High-Stakes Battle In UP, Himachal, Karnataka Amid Cross-Voting Fears

ABP News  

Voting for the 15 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh begins on Tuesday. In Uttar Pradesh, there are ten Rajya Sabha seats and both BJP and SP has fielded eleven candidates in total. 'We Hope All 3 Candidates Of SP Will Win': Akhilesh Yadav Amid Cross-Voting Fears Ahead of the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha, …

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: The results for the Upper House election in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh were declared on Tuesday, hours after the voting was completed. Out of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats contested today, 41 members have secured their positions in the upper house without facing opposition. • In Karnataka, the Congress …

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: The results for the Upper House election in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh were declared on Tuesday, hours after the voting was completed. Out of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats contested today, 41 members have secured their positions in the upper house without facing opposition. • In Karnataka, the Congress …

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: The results for the Upper House election in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh were declared on Tuesday, hours after the voting was completed.. Election for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across these three states took place on Tuesday. Out of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats contested today, 41 members have secured …

Sonia, two BJP leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sonia, two BJP leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Madan Rathore and Chunnilal Garasiya were elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on Tuesday, which was the last day for withdrawal of nominations for biennial elections to the Upper House. Two seats are falling vacant on the retirement of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Minister and BJP …

Power games: Parties go all out to win Rajya Sabha polls
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Power games: Parties go all out to win Rajya Sabha polls

New Indian Express  

Game On Parties go all out to win Rajya Sabha polls The current round of Rajya Sabha elections is witnessing a keen contest between parties. Out of this, one MLA – Pallavi Patel – has announced that she’ll not vote for the two forward caste candidates fielded by her party – cine star Jaya Bachchan and former chief secretary of …

Rajya Sabha polls: In a surprise move, BJP-JDS alliance fields Kupendra Reddy as fifth Karnataka candidate
11 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls: In a surprise move, BJP-JDS alliance fields Kupendra Reddy as fifth Karnataka candidate

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha elections: The Rajya Sabha election scenario in Karnataka has intensified as the BJP-JD alliance has nominated an additional candidate for the Upper House of the Parliament, despite having the capacity to secure only one out of the four available seats. We didn't want to waste the votes for that reason Delhi high command also BJP high command advised …

TMC announces its candidates for Rajya Sabha elections 2024
11 months ago

TMC announces its candidates for Rajya Sabha elections 2024

Live Mint  

The All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The Mamata Banerjee-led party announced Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita Dev, Nadimul Haque, and Mamata Bala Thakur as its candidates for election to the Upper House of the Parliament. “We are pleased to announce the candidature of @sagarikaghose, @SushmitaDevAITC, @MdNadimulHaque6 and Mamata Bala Thakur for the …

Polls for 56 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on Feb 27: Election Commission
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Polls for 56 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on Feb 27: Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission will hold polls for 56 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states, where the members are set to retire in April, on February 27, the poll body announced on Monday. The Rajya Sabha MPs whose term ends in April include nine Union ministers, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda and former prime minister Manmohan Singh. The nine …

Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: 56 seats across 15 states to go to polls on Feb 27
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: 56 seats across 15 states to go to polls on Feb 27

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that 56 seats of Rajya Sabha from 15 states will go to polls on February 27. The term of office for 50 Rajya Sabha members from 13 states is set to conclude on April 2, while the remaining six members from two states are due to retire on April 3. The states …

Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners
1 year ago

Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill which seeks to establish a mechanism to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The bill provides for the appointment, qualifications, Search Committee, Selection Committee, term of office, salary, resignation and removal, leave, pension of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners …

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

Live Law  

In a significant development during the Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 on Tuesday. For more context, in March this year, a constitution bench of the Supreme Court had ruled that the election commissioners shall be selected by a committee comprising the prime minister, the leader of opposition, and the …

BJP announces candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha election
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP announces candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha election

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the candidatures of Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai, Kesrivevsinh Zala and Ananta Maharaj for the forthcoming election to the Rajya Sabha. Six Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal will go to the polls on July 24, plus, bypoll will likewise be held in one more seat from the state. Dineshchandra Jemalbhai Anavadiya, Lokhandwala Jugalsinh Mathurji, and …

Rajya Sabha polls explainer: How do single transferable vote system and proportional representation work?
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls explainer: How do single transferable vote system and proportional representation work?

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has declared the Rajya Sabha elections for 10 seats in Gujarat, West Bengal, and Goa. Each member is elected for a term of six years Explained: Rajya Sabha voting process and formula In the Rajya Sabha election, elected MLAs participate and vote to select the Rajya Sabha members. The winner must secure a minimum quota …

Year in Review | How India’s political landscape transformed in 2022
2 years ago

Year in Review | How India’s political landscape transformed in 2022

The Hindu  

In 2022, India witnessed Rajya Sabha elections, 5 Lok Sabha by-polls, 7 State Legislative Assembly elections, and 28 Assembly by-polls. Here is how elections and by-polls panned out for various political parties in India in 2022: States and Ruling Parties In beginning of the year 2022, the BJP ruled or was part of 17 state governments, while Congress had 5 …

After RS win, BJP eyes fifth Council seat in Maharashtra
2 years, 7 months ago

After RS win, BJP eyes fifth Council seat in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Riding high on successful Rajya Sabha election from Maharashtra, Bharatiya Janata Party has set its eyes on June 20 state council polls for 10 vacant seats, elcetions for which will be through secret ballot. The ruling MVA had proposed that in return to making Rajya Sabha election unopposed, it will ensure victory of fifth BJP candidate, which the BJP declined. …

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP bags 3 seats in Karnataka
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP bags 3 seats in Karnataka

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Nirmala Sitharaman, Jaggesh and Lehar Singh Siroya have won the Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka, announced party national general secretary CT Ravi on Friday. In Rajasthan, the Congress party has won three Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan, while one seat has gone to the BJP. Voting was held on 16 Rajya Sabha seats across four states …

Voting for closely-watched Rajya Sabha polls for 16 seats in 4 states: In pics
2 years, 7 months ago

Voting for closely-watched Rajya Sabha polls for 16 seats in 4 states: In pics

Hindustan Times  

Voting for closely-watched Rajya Sabha polls for 16 seats in 4 states: In pics Voting is being held for 16 Rajya Sabha seats across four states -- Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The counting of votes will take place at 5pm.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Polling to elect members of the Upper House of …

Rajya Sabha polls | BJP wins 8 seats in 4 States, Congress 5 with Rajasthan performance
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls | BJP wins 8 seats in 4 States, Congress 5 with Rajasthan performance

The Hindu  

Polling for 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four States — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana and Rajasthan — was held on Friday and the results for all four States were declared by early morning on Saturday. 8-hour delay The counting of votes in the Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra began after 1 a.m. on Saturday following the Election Commission’s go-ahead. The BJP …

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each

Hindustan Times  

Elections to 57 seats in Rajya Sabha, spread across 15 states and Union territories, are slated to be held on June 10. Rajya Sabha Election 2022 Live Updates: Voting was held on 16 Rajya Sabha seats across four states- Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka on Friday. In Rajasthan, the Congress won three Rajya Sabha seats while the BJP could only win …

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each

Hindustan Times  

Elections to 57 seats in Rajya Sabha, spread across 15 states and Union territories, are slated to be held on June 10. Rajya Sabha Election 2022 Live Updates: Voting was held on 16 Rajya Sabha seats across four states- Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka on Friday. In Rajasthan, the Congress won three Rajya Sabha seats while the BJP could only win …

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls Highlights: In Maharashtra, BJP and MVA win three seats each

Hindustan Times  

Elections to 57 seats in Rajya Sabha, spread across 15 states and Union territories, are slated to be held on June 10. Rajya Sabha Election 2022 Live Updates: Voting was held on 16 Rajya Sabha seats across four states- Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka on Friday. In Rajasthan, the Congress won three Rajya Sabha seats while the BJP could only win …

Explained | The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections to 57 seats in 15 states
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections to 57 seats in 15 states

The Hindu  

The story so far: While 41 candidates have been elected unopposed out of the 57 Rajya Sabha seats up for election across 15 states, a contest for 16 remaining would still be witnessed on June 10 in Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, where parties have fielded more nominees than their legislative strength in the State Assemblies. In Rajasthan, the ruling …

Explained: How elections for the Rajya Sabha polls are held
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: How elections for the Rajya Sabha polls are held

Firstpost  

Unlike the Lok Sabha, where members are chosen directly by voters, Rajya Sabha members are elected by MLAs The Rajya Sabha election to fill 57 seats across 15 states is fast approaching. But in the Rajya Sabha, members are chosen through indirect elections – elected members of legislative Assemblies or MLAs vote for members. As Rajya Sabha MPs are chosen …

Rajya Sabha polls: Indirect process, direct implication and 'last resort' politics
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha polls: Indirect process, direct implication and 'last resort' politics

India Today  

Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states are slated for June 10. But many mainstream politicians also contest biennial Rajya Sabha elections when no Lok Sabha elections or Assembly polls in their states are likely soon. Some national leaders don’t contest Lok Sabha polls, often because they are not mass leaders, and parties send them to the Rajya …

Rajya Sabha election: Challenges for Congress in Rajasthan and Haryana. A look at numbers
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha election: Challenges for Congress in Rajasthan and Haryana. A look at numbers

India TV News  

Highlights Congress has fielded 3 candidates from Rajasthan for Rajya Sabha elections Congress party fears of cross voting due to independent candidates in both states Rajya Sabha elections for 57 seats across 15 states will take place on June 10 Rajya Sabha election news: Congress party candidates from Rajasthan will be having a challenging scenario ahead of the Rajya Sabha …

Rajya Sabha elections: 11 candidates from Uttar Pradesh likely to be elected unopposed
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha elections: 11 candidates from Uttar Pradesh likely to be elected unopposed

India TV News  

Highlights 11 Rajya Sabha candidates from UP are likely to be elected unopposed Biennial elections for Rajya Sabha will be held on June 10 The candidates will be elected for 57 seats across 15 states All 11 Rajya Sabha candidates of Uttar Pradesh are likely to be elected unopposed in the forthcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP on Wednesday appointed Union …

Congress releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections | Details inside
2 years, 7 months ago

Congress releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections | Details inside

India TV News  

Former Union ministers P Chidambaram, Ajay Maken and eight other candidates were fielded by Congress for the Rajya Sabha polls on Sunday. The party also fielded Pramod Tiwari from Rajasthan while former Union minister Rajeev Shukla and Ranjeet Ranjan from Chhattisgarh and Imran Pratapgarhi from Maharashtra. The party also fielded Pramod Tiwari from Rajasthan, former Union minister Rajeev Shukla and …

Rajya Sabha elections: The frontrunners and the troublemakers from Congress nominations
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha elections: The frontrunners and the troublemakers from Congress nominations

India Today  

As the parties are gearing up for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election on June 10, Congress headquarters has been abuzz with leaders holding meetings, lobbying for berths. According to party sources, the Congress can get eight Rajya Sabha seats, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam can get three seats, and the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party can get one seat …

BJP not to give Cong walkover; To field candidates on 2 RS seats in Rajasthan
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP not to give Cong walkover; To field candidates on 2 RS seats in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: With Just two weeks left for elections on four Rajya Sabha seats, both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have swung into action finalising party candidates and managing their flock. We may or may not field a candidate for the second seat as independent, if so, then will appeal to other MLAs to vote against the anti-people government,” …

Congress candidates hoping to get fielded for Rajya Sabha polls camp in Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

Congress candidates hoping to get fielded for Rajya Sabha polls camp in Delhi

India Today  

Days after Congress’s Nav Sankalp Shivir culminated in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, another ‘chintan’ is now going on in Delhi. According to party sources, the Congress can get 8 Rajya Sabha seats, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam can get 3 seats, and the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party can get one seat each. The states from which Congress can get Rajya …

Upper hand in Upper House
2 years, 9 months ago

Upper hand in Upper House

Hindustan Times  

In India’s democracy, the Rajya Sabha’s role is clear. As the permanent House constituted according to the relative strengths of political parties in states, the Council of States acts as a legislative check on the directly elected Lok Sabha and a forum for discussing diverse points of view. Even if a party holds a brute majority in the Lower House …

Rajya Sabha Election 2022: Voting For 13 Seats Across Six States Today. Counting Of Votes After 5 PM
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajya Sabha Election 2022: Voting For 13 Seats Across Six States Today. Counting Of Votes After 5 PM

ABP News  

New Delhi: The elections for 13 Rajya Sabha seats across six states falling vacant in April will be held today. With the BJP winning in four out of the five states that recently went to Assembly polls, it eyes victory in at least five of the 13 seats. While BJP aims to win at least four Rajya Sabha seats from …

Congress to come precariously close to losing LoP post in Rajya Sabha
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress to come precariously close to losing LoP post in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

By July, there will be two big changes in the Rajya Sabha — one, there won’t be a single Akali Dal member, and second, there will be only one member BSP member left in the House. In cases of such sweeping mandates, the disillusionment also sets in that quickly,” Rajya Sabha member and senior Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral said. …

India’s Parliament must overcome its dysfunctional ways
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s Parliament must overcome its dysfunctional ways

Hindustan Times  

Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu’s speech on the first Pranab Mukherjee memorial lecture led to interesting discussions. Forming the basis for Parliament’s functioning, the rules of procedure provide tools to Members of Parliament to hold the government accountable. Yet, in today’s Parliament, the time allotted for questions — the zero hour— has been reduced to the bare minimum, easily dispensable when …

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