Shillong, May 22: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the schedule for biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats from 10 States, with polling and counting of votes set to be held on June 18.
The elections have been necessitated as the term of office of 24 members of the Council of States is due to expire in June-July 2026.
The Commission said notifications for the polls will be issued on June 1, kicking off the nomination process.
Candidates can file nominations until June 8, with scrutiny scheduled for the next day (June 9). The last date for withdrawal of candidature is June 11.
Polling will be conducted between 9 am to 4 pm on June 18, and counting of votes will begin at 5 pm the same day.
The entire election process will be completed by June 20, the ECI said in a press note signed by Secretary Suman Kumar Das.
To maintain uniformity and prevent tampering, the Commission has mandated that voters use only the integrated violet colour sketch pens of pre-fixed specification provided by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on the ballot paper.
“No other pen shall be used for marking preferences in the above said elections,” the ECI stated.
The Commission further said adequate measures will be taken for close monitoring of the election process, including the appointment of observers, to ensure free and fair elections.
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