Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll set for November 12

The Election Commission of India has scheduled a November 12 by-election for the vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, setting a timetable that will conclude with counting on the same day. The vacancy followed L. Murugan’s resignation from the Rajya Sabha, effective October 14. His term was due to run until April 2030. The winner will serve the remainder of that term. The Commission’s schedule calls for the election notification to be issued on October 26. Nominations may be filed through November 2, scrutiny is set for November 3, and candidates may withdraw until November 5. Polling is scheduled for November 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with counting to begin at 5 p.m. The Commission has set November 16 as the deadline for completing the election process. Rajya Sabha members from states are elected by members of the respective state legislatures. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly’s composition will therefore shape the contest, but the final candidate field has not been established. The election announcement does not identify who will contest or declare a likely winner. The Commission has directed that ballot preferences be marked only with the specified integrated violet...