The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that bypolls for six vacant Rajya Sabha seats will be held on December 20, 2024. These seats were vacated following the resignations of key members from various states: three from Andhra Pradesh, one from Odisha, one from West Bengal, and one from Haryana. Notable among these is the resignation of Venkatramana Rao, Beedha Masthan Rao, and Rayaga Krishnaiah, all from Andhra Pradesh, and others from the aforementioned states.
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The bypolls will use the proportional representation system with the single transferable vote (STV), a method that involves Members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) voting for candidates in order of preference. This system can lead to interesting outcomes, especially in states with competitive party dynamics. The parties’ strength in the state assemblies plays a key role in determining the outcome, but cross-voting by MLAs can sometimes lead to surprises, as seen in previous elections, such as the unexpected win by the BJP in Himachal Pradesh’s Rajya Sabha election.
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The seats will be filled based on the votes cast by the MLAs of the respective states. Following the election, observers will be appointed to ensure a smooth and fair process. These bypolls could have important political consequences, particularly in states where the political landscape is shifting, or where key seats are currently vacant due to resignations. As the process approaches, all eyes will be on how different parties perform and how these vacancies impact their overall political strength in the Rajya Sabha.
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