Election Commission announces Rajya Sabha elections for 10 seats in Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal on July 24
The Election Commission of India has announced that elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal will be held on July 24. The commission stated that 10 members from these states are set to retire in July and August. BJP members Vinay D Tendulkar from Goa, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, Jugalsinh Lokhandwala, and Dinesh Chandra Anavadiya from Gujarat are among those completing their tenures. TMC members O’Brien, Dola Sen, Sushmita Dev, Shanta Chhetri, and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray are retiring from West Bengal. Congress member Pradip Bhattacharya will also complete his tenure in August. The last date for filing nominations for the vacant RS seats is July 13. The votes will be counted at 5 pm on July 24, one hour after the polling process concludes, following the usual practice.
Election Commission requests compliance with Covid-19 containment measures
The Election Commission has requested the respective Chief Secretaries to assign a senior officer from each state to ensure compliance with the prevailing Covid-19 containment measures while making arrangements for conducting these biennial elections. The commission has taken this step to ensure the safety of all involved in the election process amid the ongoing pandemic.
Conclusion
The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal will see the retirement of several prominent members. The Election Commission has requested compliance with Covid-19 containment measures to ensure the safety of all involved in the election process. The votes will be counted on July 24, one hour after the polling process concludes, following the usual practice.
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