Hardeep Puri Set to Win Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Bypoll Unopposed

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 15:43 · Updated 15:55

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Hardeep Puri is set to win the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll unopposed after two other candidates’ nominations were rejected. The returning officer rejected objections to Puri’s nomination, while Congress said it would challenge the decision in court.

The returning officer rejected the nomination papers of Congress-backed candidates Rajkumar Lohani and Kante Sayanna during scrutiny.
The returning officer found no defect in Puri’s nomination after considering objections that his affidavit was invalid and incomplete.
Congress said it would take the decision to court; the result is scheduled to be announced on November 5, the last day for withdrawals.

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Key facts

Seat: Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat.
Rejected nominations: Rajkumar Lohani and Kante Sayanna.
Returning officer: Umesh Sharma found no defect in Puri’s nomination papers.
Result date: November 5, the last day for withdrawal of nominations.
Vacancy: The bypoll followed L. Murugan’s resignation; his term was scheduled to end April 2, 2030.