Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Punjab Rajya Sabha By-Election Set for October 24
A special election will be held in Punjab on October 24 to fill a seat in the Rajya Sabha, which is like the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
This by-election is necessary because a member, Sanjeev Arora, resigned.
The Election Commission announced the schedule, including dates for nominations and the election itself.
Sanjeev Arora resigned after winning a different election, after which speculations arose about Kejriwal joining the Rajya Sabha, but he denied.
The election determines who represents the state in the upper house of Parliament, focusing on decisions made by the central government.
By-election for Punjab Rajya Sabha seat announced for October 24.
The seat became vacant due to the resignation of Sanjeev Arora.
Nominations open October 6, and the last day for filing is October 13.
Counting will occur on October 24 at 5 PM.
Arora's term was set to end in April 2028.
- Who
- The Election Commission
- What
- By-election for a Rajya Sabha seat.
- When
- October 24 (election and counting).
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- Following the resignation of Sanjeev Arora.
Arvind Kejriwal's Potential Entry
AAP Leadership
Entry to Rajya Sabha
Arvind Kejriwal's Potential Entry
Speculations arose about Arvind Kejriwal potentially joining the Rajya Sabha after the resignation of Sanjeev Arora.
AAP Leadership
Kejriwal stated he will not go to Rajya Sabha.
- Event
- By-election for a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab
- Date of Election
- October 24
- Time of Counting
- 5 PM on October 24
- Reason for Vacancy
- Resignation of Sanjeev Arora
- Last Date for Candidature
- October 13
- Notification Date
- October 6
- Last date for withdrawal
- October 16
