The Commission has released the complete program of the elections. Notification will be issued on 26 October. The last date for nomination is November 2. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on November 3.
The last date for withdrawal of nominations is November 5 and voting will take place on November 12. Voting time will be from 9 am to 4 pm. Counting of votes will take place on November 12 at 5 pm. The last date for completion of elections has been fixed as November 16.
The Election Commission has also given some important instructions regarding the voting process. The Commission has said that only purple colored sketch pen will be used to mark preferences on the ballot paper. This pen will be given by the Returning Officer and will be of pre-determined standard. Apart from this, any other pen cannot be used under any circumstances.
Along with this, the Election Commission has also decided to appoint observers to ensure free and fair elections. The election process will be closely monitored so that the elections are conducted peacefully.
Let us tell you that this seat vacant from Madhya Pradesh in Rajya Sabha is considered very important. After the resignation of Dr. L. Murugan, a new member is to be elected on this seat, whose tenure will be till 2030. Murugan was made the Union Minister of State for the first time in July 2021.