Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Assam: NDA Candidates Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Two politicians, Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad Baishya, have been chosen to join the Rajya Sabha, which is like the upper house of India's Parliament.
No one else ran against them, so they won automatically.
One is starting their political career, while the other is coming back for a third time.
This election fills a gap in representation, especially for the Barak Valley region, and it gives the BJP a stronger presence.
Kanad Purkayastha (BJP) and Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP) elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam.
The election was uncontested, with no opposition candidates nominated.
Purkayastha's parliamentary debut fills the vacancy left by Mission Ranjan Das.
Baishya returns to the Upper House for his third term.
Purkayastha's nomination aims to strengthen BJP's base in Barak Valley.
- Who
- Kanad Purkayastha (BJP) and Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP).
- What
- Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad Baishya were elected to the Rajya Sabha unopposed.
- When
- The last day for nominations was Thursday, and the election was originally scheduled for June 19.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To fill vacancies in the Rajya Sabha.
- Elected Officials
- Kanad Purkayastha, Birendra Prasad Baishya
- Party Affiliations
- BJP, AGP
- Election Type
- Unopposed
- Seats
- Rajya Sabha
- State
- Assam
- Purkayastha's Background
- Son of former Union Minister
