New Delhi, October 28, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh.
The party’s Central Election Committee has approved his candidature for the vacant seat, marking his entry into the contest from Madhya Pradesh.
By-Election Scheduled for November 12
The Rajya Sabha seat fell vacant following the resignation of former Union Minister L. Murugan. According to the announced election schedule, polling is scheduled for November 12, 2026, while the last date for filing nominations is November 2.
Puri’s Parliamentary Background
Hardeep Singh Puri currently serves as the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He was previously a Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh, with his existing term scheduled to end on November 25, 2026.
With the BJP announcing his candidature from Madhya Pradesh, attention will now turn to the nomination process and subsequent election proceedings. Members of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly will participate in the election in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
