Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh on 12 November 2026
Why in the news
The Election Commission of India on 22 October 2026 announced the schedule for a by-election to one Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, vacated by the resignation of L. Murugan.
Key facts
- Vacancy: arose on 14 October 2026 when L. Murugan resigned.
- Remaining term: the member elected will serve until 2 April 2030, when the original term ends.
- Polling is on 12 November 2026 between 9 AM and 4 PM; votes will be counted at 5 PM that day.
- The whole election process is to be completed before 16 November 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of notification | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date for nominations | 2 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal | 5 November 2026 |
| Polling and counting | 12 November 2026 |
About Rajya Sabha bypolls
Rajya Sabha is the Council of States, the upper house of Parliament, and its elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. The seat being filled had a term running till 2 April 2030, so the member chosen in this bypoll will hold office only for that remaining period.
Exam angle
- Know the sequence: notification, nomination, scrutiny, withdrawal, poll, counting.
- Rajya Sabha polls are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
- A bypoll winner completes only the remaining term of the seat.