EC announces biennial polls on October 16 for 11 Rajya Sabha seats across UP, Uttarakhand
The Election Commission announced biennial polls for 11 Rajya Sabha seats on October 16, including 10 from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand. Ten seats will become vacant as current MPs' terms expire on November 25, while one seat is already vacant due to BJP MP Dinesh Sharma's resignation. This election will impact party representation in the Upper House.