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Doubly thrilled to receive this honour on Women’s Day: Sudha Murty on Rajya Sabha nomination

Renowned author Sudha Murthy nominated to Rajya Sabha by President of India on International Women's Day.

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Renowned Philanthropist Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha

Applauding her contributions in diverse fields Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sudha Murty is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Retired IAS, IPS officers from Karnataka urge Rajya Sabha Chairman to put oath of office of Syed Naseer Hussain on hold

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The question of Rajya Sabha seats in Kerala

Congress in Kerala has to tread cautiously with the IUML, which has demanded a Rajya Sabha seat

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha polls should be free and fearless, to be given ‘utmost protection’, says SC

Supreme Court emphasizes protection of Rajya Sabha elections to ensure free and fearless voting by elected members.

The Hindu

An extra berth: On the Rajya Sabha election results

It is not the first time that the BJP has fished in troubled waters to gain an extra berth in the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

BJP stages protest against Nasir Hussain condemning ‘pro-Pakistan’ slogan by his supporter-Congress activist

BJP protests in Ballari against Congress activist's "pro-Pakistan" slogans, demanding removal of elected Rajya Sabha member.

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Cross-voting MLAs ‘will have to go’, says Samajwadi chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav warned his MLAs that any cross voting in the Rajya Sabha elections held will draw action

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Samajwadi Party Chief Whip Manoj Pandey resigns, fears of cross voting in Rajya Sabha polls loom

Amid speculation of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, Samajwadi Party MLA and leader Manoj Kumar Pandey resigned from the post of Samajwadi Party Chief Whip. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha polls: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav expects to win 3 seats amid cross-voting speculation

Ahead of the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha and amid speculation of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, Samajwadi Party Cheif Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday expected to win three seats, where the party has put up candidates, in the Rajya Sabha election. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here’s why Cyrus is eyeing Rajya Sabha nomination

Discover unique job opportunities for those over 50, from Rajya Sabha membership to being a professional Chief Guest.

The Hindu

All six candidates from Bihar elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

All six Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed to the Upper House of Parliament.

The Hindu

The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds

The Supreme Court’s judgment, striking down the electoral bonds scheme, is the outcome of vigilance by citizens

The Hindu

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket

Three NDA candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha, including Sanjay Yadav, known for his work with RJD.

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections

The grand old Congress party announced on Wednesday the first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP releases second list of candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the second list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Bengal, balancing local and national aspirations

The Trinamool Congress is trying to balance local and national aspirations

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Sonia Gandhi to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan

Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party and former party president Sonia Gandhi, will be filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

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Samajwadi Party candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh files nomination

Samajwadi Party nominates Jaya Bachchan, Ramjilal Suman, and Alok Ranjan as candidates for Rajya Sabha elections.

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Will feel honoured if Sonia Gandhi goes to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh: Jitu Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress requests Sonia Gandhi to represent the State in Rajya Sabha; Congress leaders receive I-T notices.

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls

The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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The fifth estate: Sagarika Ghose joins a long list of journalists entering politics

Journalist-author Sagarika Ghose has sprung a surprise with the Trinamool Congress’s decision to field her as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls. But she isn’t the first – India has had a long list of journalists entering the political arena, some even becoming ministers.

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"Came as a surprise": BJP's Raja Devendra Pratap Singh on RS nomination from Chhattisgarh

Raja Devendra Pratap Singh, who has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Chhattisgarh, on Sunday said the decision took him by 'surprise'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliamentary affairs: On the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha

The last five years have been unprecedented in Indian parliamentary history

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PM Modi lauds Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded former PM Manmohan Singh's contribution to Parliament and said his valuable thoughts as a leader is 'inspiration" for lawmakers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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