The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has announced by-elections for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by L Murugan, a former Union minister. Murugan resigned from the Rajya Sabha on October 14, following his departure from the Union Council of Ministers. The BJP politician, who announced his resignation, stated his intention to concentrate on strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu.
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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has announced by-elections for the Rajya Sabha seat v…: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has announced by-elections for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by L Murugan, a former Union minister.
Murugan resigned from the Rajya Sabha on October 14, following his departure from the Uni…: Murugan resigned from the Rajya Sabha on October 14, following his departure from the Union Council of Ministers.
The BJP politician, who announced his resignation, stated his intention to concentrate on…: The BJP politician, who announced his resignation, stated his intention to concentrate on strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu.
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The bypolls came following the resignation of L Murugan from the Union council of ministers and the Rajya Sabha on October 14. He was minister of state for parliamentary affairs and information and broadcasting.
Murugan’s term was due to end on April 2, 2030.
During the resignation, the BJP politician said he wanted to focus on strengthening his party in Tamil Nadu.
Members of state legislative assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members and procedure dictates counting to occur on the same evening after conclusion of voting.
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