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Hardeep Puri Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh after the nominations of two other candidates were rejected.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri has secured a seat in the upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, representing Madhya Pradesh. The election was held on an unopposed basis following the rejection of nominations from two other candidates.
The nomination process saw the disqualification of two contenders, leaving Puri as the sole valid candidate for the position. Consequently, he was declared elected without a formal vote taking place.
This development ensures Puri's continued presence in the Rajya Sabha, where he will continue to represent the interests of Madhya Pradesh at the national level. The outcome reflects the procedural outcome of the nomination scrutiny process conducted by the election authorities.
The nomination process saw the disqualification of two contenders, leaving Puri as the sole valid candidate for the position. Consequently, he was declared elected without a formal vote taking place.
This development ensures Puri's continued presence in the Rajya Sabha, where he will continue to represent the interests of Madhya Pradesh at the national level. The outcome reflects the procedural outcome of the nomination scrutiny process conducted by the election authorities.