Archive · 9 Jun 2025
BJP, AGP Candidates File Rajya Sabha Nominations in Assam
Two people from the BJP and AGP parties have signed up to run for seats in the Rajya Sabha, which is like the Parliament's upper house, in Assam.
The elections are happening on June 19th, and the votes will be counted that same day.
Important people from the parties were there to support them.
No one from the other side is running.
BJP and AGP candidates filed nominations for two Rajya Sabha seats in Assam.
Kanad Purkayastha (BJP) and Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP) submitted their papers.
Elections are scheduled for June 19, with vote counting on the same day.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other party leaders accompanied the candidates.
The opposition has decided not to field any candidates.
- Who
- Kanad Purkayastha, Birendra Prasad Baishya, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sarbananda Sonowal, Dilip Saikia, Atul Bora, Urkhao Gwra Brahma
- What
- Nominations filed for Rajya Sabha elections in Assam.
- When
- June 9
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To fill two Rajya Sabha seats.
Opposition's Perspective
Ruling Coalition's Perspective
Political Participation
Opposition's Perspective
Opposition's decision not to field any candidates.
Ruling Coalition's Perspective
Ruling coalition candidates filing nominations.
- Candidates
- Kanad Purkayastha (BJP), Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP)
- Location
- Assam
- Election Date
- June 19
- Key Attendees
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sarbananda Sonowal
- Seats Up for Election
- Two
