Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Digvijaya Singh to Vacate Rajya Sabha Seat
Digvijaya Singh is a well-known leader in the Congress party.
He has been a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is like a big meeting of important people who make laws, since 2014.
His time in the Rajya Sabha will end in 2026, and he has said he will not ask to stay longer.
Before this, he was the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a state in India, from 1993 to 2003.
He also tried to become a member of the Lok Sabha, another important group that makes laws, but he did not win in 2019 or 2024.
So, he will be leaving the Rajya Sabha when his time is up.
Digvijaya Singh announces he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha.
His current tenure ends on 9 April 2026.
He has been a Rajya Sabha member since 2014.
Previously served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 1993 to 2003.
Contested and lost two Lok Sabha elections in 2019 and 2024.
- Who
- Digvijaya Singh, veteran Congress leader
- What
- Announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha
- When
- Current tenure ends on 9 April 2026
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, India
- Why
- Personal decision not to continue in the Rajya Sabha
- Name
- Digvijaya Singh
- Current Position
- Rajya Sabha Member
- Tenure End Date
- 9 April 2026
- Previous Role
- Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
- Previous Role Duration
- 1993 to 2003
- Lok Sabha Elections Contested
- 2019 and 2024
- Lok Sabha Elections Result
- Lost both elections