Political activity set to pick up in Karnataka with notification of elections to four Rajya Sabha seats
Political activity in Karnataka is set to increase with the announcement of elections for four Rajya Sabha seats. The Congress party is expected to secure three of these seats, while the BJP is likely to win one. The elections will take place on June 18, following the completion of terms for several senior leaders.
- ▪The Election Commission of India notified elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka on May 22.
- ▪The elections are scheduled for June 18, with the last date for filing nominations on June 8.
- ▪The Congress is anticipated to win three seats, while the BJP is expected to secure one seat.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Political activity in the ruling Congress and opposition BJP is likely to intensify in the coming days with the notification of elections for four seats in the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka by the Election Commission of India on May 22. The elections will be held on June 18. The Congress is expected to win three seats while the BJP is likely to get one seat.The elections have been necessitated by the completion of the term of senior leaders Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda JD(S), Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge (Congress), and BJP members K. Narayana and Iranna Kadadi.As many as 24 seats, including four from Karnataka, from 10 States across the country are falling vacant. In all, Karnataka sends 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
