Kolkata: Election for Rajya Sabha seat vacated by Koel Mallick will be held on Oct 16, EC has announced. The election will coincide with Maha Shashthi.
2032, Mallick resigned from Rajya Sabha on July 16 While her term was till April 2. Notifications for the elections will be issued on Sept 29. The last date for filing nominations is Oct 6. Scrutiny will take place on Oct 7, and candidates can withdraw their nominations till Oct 9. Polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on Oct 16, followed by counting from 5 pm. On the same day, Rajya Sabha elections will also be held for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh and one seat in Uttarakhand.
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