Jaishankar files Rajya Sabha nomination papers

July 10, 2023 12:57

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar files his nomination papers for Rajya Sabha election from Gujarat.

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the election on 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal -- which will be held on July 24.

The Commission said 10 members from Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal are scheduled to retire in July and August.

The seats which are to be vacated in Rajya Sabha due to the retirement of members include Derek O'Brien from West Bengal and S Jaishankar from Gujarat.

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