Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 7 (Maxim News): The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for a by-election to fill a Rajya Sabha seat in Telangana, which became vacant following K. Keshav Rao’s resignation. Rao, who recently joined the Congress from BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi), vacated his seat upon his departure from the Rajya Sabha.
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Election Schedule
The by-election process will commence with the acceptance of nominations from August 14 to 21. The last date for withdrawing nominations is August 26 and 27. The election will take place on September 3, with the results expected to be announced on the same day. In addition to Telangana, by-election schedules have been released for 11 other Rajya Sabha seats across the country.
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Impact on Rajya Sabha Composition
The by-election presents an opportunity for the Congress party to gain an additional seat in the Rajya Sabha. With Keshav Rao’s shift to Congress, the Rajya Sabha seat previously held by him will now be contested. This change resulted in a loss of one Rajya Sabha seat for the BRS. Given the majority of MLAs in Telangana, the Congress is expected to secure this seat, thereby strengthening its position in the Rajya Sabha. (Maxim News)
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