Hardeep Singh Puri Wins Rajya Sabha Seat from Madhya Pradesh Unopposed
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wins Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh unopposed. CM Mohan Yadav hails his administrative experience.
In a significant political development, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha representing Madhya Pradesh. The BJP nominee secured the Upper House seat after the nomination papers of all other competing candidates were rejected, leaving him as the sole contender in the fray.
CM Mohan Yadav Hails the Victory
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Union Minister, describing Puri's association with the state as a matter of immense pride. The Chief Minister highlighted that the state is fortunate to be represented by a leader with such vast and distinguished administrative experience.
Speaking on the development, CM Yadav stated that the victory, coming just ahead of the Diwali festivities, would serve as a major boost of enthusiasm for BJP party workers and the general public across Madhya Pradesh.
How the Election Became Unopposed
The path to an unopposed victory was cleared following the scrutiny of nomination papers. Two other candidates saw their bids end prematurely due to technical failures:
- Kante Sayanna: Nomination was rejected for failing to meet the mandatory requirement of signatures from 10 per cent of the elected members of the State Legislative Assembly (or 10 elected members, whichever is fewer).
- Rajkumar Lohani: Nomination was rejected because the mandatory Form 26 affidavit was not submitted by the stipulated 3 PM deadline on November 2.
With the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations closing at 3 PM on November 5, Hardeep Singh Puri emerged as the winner without the need for a poll.
Official Handover of Certificate
Since Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was attending a meeting in Delhi at the time of the announcement, the official election certificate was received on his behalf by BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal and other senior office-bearers of the organization.
Gratitude to Party Leadership
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also expressed his gratitude toward BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The CM thanked the national leadership for placing their confidence in the state leadership and for facilitating the candidature of a capable and experienced personality like Puri from Madhya Pradesh.
The Chief Minister concluded by wishing the Union Minister success in his upcoming parliamentary responsibilities while continuing his vital role within the Union Cabinet.