Notification issued for Rajya poll in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Feb 8
The notification for Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh has been issued here on Thursday.
Scheduled to be held on February 27, 2024, this electoral event holds significant importance for the state’s representation in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
As per the Vidhan Sabha directive the nomination process the prospective candidates or their proposers must adhere to the stringent deadline of February 15, 2024, for submitting nomination letters. The same can be done between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm at the designated office of the Returning Officer located in Shimla. Nomination papers, can be obtained from the same location and time, stated the notitifaction.
The scrutiny process to commence on February 16, 2024. Led by the Returning Officer, this stage ensures that all candidates meet the necessary eligibility criteria and have completed the requisite paperwork. Candidates also retain the option to withdraw their candidature by submitting a formal notice of withdrawal before 3:00 pm on February 20, 2024.
Should an election be necessary, voting will take place on February 27, 2024, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, it stated.
Noteworthy that unlike the direct popular vote system used in general elections, Rajya Sabha members from Himachal Pradesh are elected by the elected members of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. This indirect form of representation underscores the intricate interplay between State and National politics.
Pertinent to mention that Himachal has two Rajya sabha seats. This elections to 56 Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled across 15 states, of which Himachal Pradesh is one. The hill State will elect one Rajya Sabha member as the tenure of BJP president J.P.Nadda is ending this April. Out of the 68 member assembly the INC has 40 MLAs . On the other hand opposition BJP has 26 MLAs in the house.
Though both parties are yet to announce their plans, but speculations are that senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be the INC candidate for this seat.
Also read:Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may replace JP Nadda on RS seat from Himachal
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