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BJP fields Union minister Hardeep Puri for RS bypoll in Madhya Pradesh
Oct-28-2026

The BJP nominated Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha (RS) bypoll in Madhya Pradesh. According to a statement issued today, the party’s central election committee approved his candidature. 

The bypoll will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Union minister L Murugan, who quit the Rajya Sabha on October 14 to focus on strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu. Puri, currently serves as the Union minister of petroleum and natural gas. His term as Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh was set to be over on November 25.

Members of state legislative assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members, and counting for the bypoll will take place on the evening of November 12 after voting concludes.


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