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Uttarakhand BJP Core Committee Meets in Dehradun to Shortlist Rajya Sabha Candidates for October 16 Polls
26 September 2026
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The Uttarakhand BJP core committee convened in Dehradun to deliberate on prospective candidates for the State's lone Rajya Sabha seat, ahead of the scheduled elections on October 16. Around 24 contenders have emerged, representing diverse demographics including women, youth, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.
Key Highlights
- The Uttarakhand BJP core committee met at the party headquarters in Dehradun to discuss potential candidates for the State's lone Rajya Sabha seat.
- The upcoming Rajya Sabha election in the State is officially scheduled to take place on October 16.
- Key leaders including Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt have been entrusted with narrowing down a panel of 3 to 5 names from nearly 24 contenders.
- The seat falls vacant upon the completion of the current term of incumbent Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Election Commission of India (Conduct of Elections)
Key Bodies
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttarakhand Core Committee, Election Commission of India
Constitutional & Legal Context
Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides for the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), which consists of 238 members representing States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.
Static GK Connection
Uttarakhand has a total of 3 seats in the Rajya Sabha and 5 seats in the Lok Sabha.