Rajya Sabha Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Sukhu Likely To Resign As Himachal CM As MLAs Rebel
Rajya Sabha Elections Result HIGHLIGHTS: Follow this page for all the latest updates on polling in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh today for Rajya Sabha biennial polls.
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Rajya Sabha Elections Result HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the Assembly Elections Live blog of ABP Live. Follow this space for all the latest news and developments on voting is taking place in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh today for Rajya Sabha biennial elections that have already seen 41 candidates declared victorious due to the absence of opposition, leaving 15 seats open for polling.
Polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm. The Counting of votes will commence at 5 pm and results are likely to be announced by night, news agency PTI reported.
In Uttar Pradesh, where 10 seats are at stake, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated eight candidates, setting the stage for a fierce contest. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has put forth three candidates, including Jaya Bachchan. According to a PTI report, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in BJP's success, stating, "All the BJP candidates will register a win in the Rajya Sabha elections."
Among the BJP's candidates are former Union minister RPN Singh, former MP Chaudhary Tejveer Singh, Amarpal Maurya, the general secretary of the party's Uttar Pradesh unit, former state minister Sangeeta Balwant, party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi, former MLA Sadhna Singh, and former Agra mayor Naveen Jain. On the other side, the Samajwadi Party has fielded actor-MP Jaya Bachchan, retired IAS officer Alok Ranjan, and Dalit leader Ramji Lal Suman.
In order to secure a Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh, a candidate requires nearly 37 first preference votes, according to an official statement.
Ahead of the biennial election in Karnataka to fill four vacancies in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress has moved all its MLAs to a hotel to maintain unity. Five candidates, including nominees from Congress, BJP, and JD(S), are in the fray. Amid fears of cross-voting, parties have issued whips to their MLAs. The BJP-JD(S) alliance's decision to field a second candidate has intensified the electoral scenario.
In Himachal Pradesh, the BJP has accused the Congress of pressuring its MLAs by issuing a whip to vote for party candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Harsh Mahajan raised objections, stating such actions undermine the democratic process. Despite Congress' majority, the BJP is contesting with optimism.
Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE: Congress Observers To Chair Meeting At 3:30 PM Today In Shimla
Congress observers appointed by party president Mallikarjun Kharge — Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and senior party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda — will chair a meeting with Himachal's party unit amid a looming crisis at 3:30 pm today in Shimla. Himachal Chief Minister Sukhivnder Singh Sukhu is likely to resign later this evening.
We have moved the latest updates on the Himachal Pradesh crisis to a new address. Please click here for the latest updates.
Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE: Sukhu Likely To Resign As Himachal CM As MLAs Rebel
As Congress MLAs turn rebel, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has proposed to resign from his post. Although he has not given any resignation yet to the Governor. As per sources, Sukhu might step down by Wednesday evening and Mukesh Agnihotri is the frontrunner as the next CM.
Rajya Sabha Polls LIVE: BJP Bought MLAs In Himachal, UP, Says Sanjay Raut On Cross-Voting
On cross-voting in Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "What else can BJP do? BJP through money, power, and agencies can do this only. They can topple governments and buy MLAs. This happened in both Himachal and Uttar Pradesh..."
Rajya Sabha Polls LIVE: Horse Trading In Himachal? Congress MLA Says He Is With BJP
One of the Congress MLAs, Ravi Thakur who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday said he was with BJP when asked by reporters as to with which party he sided with.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | Ravi Thakur, one of the Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha election yesterday, arrive at the State Assembly in Shimla.
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024
"BJP," he says when asked if he is with Congress or the BJP. pic.twitter.com/GEWhHgewcp
Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE: Security Tightened Outside Himachal Assembly
News agency PTI reports that security has been tightened outside the Himachal Legislative Assembly in Himachal Pradesh. Earlier 15 BJP MLAs were expelled by the Speaker for misconduct.
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