MP Rajya Sabha bypoll set for November 12 after Murugan exit

The Election Commission on Thursday, October 22, announced a Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh for November 12, following BJP leader L Murugan’s resignation, The Economic Times reported.

Murugan resigned from both the Rajya Sabha and the Union council of ministers on October 14. According to the report, he had served as minister of state for parliamentary affairs and information and broadcasting. His Rajya Sabha term was due to run until April 2, 2030. On resigning, he said he wanted to concentrate on strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu.

Rajya Sabha members are elected by members of state legislative assemblies, rather than through a direct public vote. Counting is scheduled under the electoral procedure for the same evening after voting concludes, the report said.