Archive · 8 Jun 2025
AGP Renominates Baishya for Rajya Sabha Elections
The AGP party has selected Birendra Prasad Baishya to run again for the Rajya Sabha (India's upper house of Parliament) from Assam, with elections on June 19.
The BJP, an AGP ally, nominated Kanad Purkayastha for the other seat.
Baishya, a former Union Minister, is seeking a third term, based on his experience.
The AGP considered younger candidates, but chose Baishya.
Both are running because the terms of the current members expire.
The current members are Mission Ranjan Das (BJP) and Birendra Baishya (AGP).
AGP has renominated Birendra Prasad Baishya for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Elections are scheduled for June 19.
Kanad Purkayastha is the BJP nominee for the other seat.
Baishya's current term in the Rajya Sabha ends.
The AGP and BJP have agreed to field candidates for the two seats.
- Who
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- What
- Nominations for Rajya Sabha elections.
- When
- Elections are scheduled for June 19.
- Where
- Assam.
- Why
- To fill vacant seats in the Rajya Sabha.
Younger Party Members
AGP
Candidate Selection
Younger Party Members
Hoped for a fresh face.
AGP
Reaffirmed trust in Baishya’s experience.
- Election Date
- June 19
- AGP Candidate
- Birendra Prasad Baishya
- BJP Candidate
- Kanad Purkayastha
- Seats Up For Election
- Two
- Baishya's Current Term Start
- 2019
Sources
BJP names Kanad Purkayastha as candidate for Assam Rajya Sabha polls
BJP names Kanad Purkayastha for RS polls from Assam
AGP renominates ex-Union minister Birendra Prasad Baishya for RS poll in Assam
AGP Renominates Birendra Baishya for Rajya Sabha from Assam
