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Three BJP candidates file nomination papers for Rajya Sabha byelections in Bengal

Three candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party have officially submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha byelections in West Bengal. The process follows the recent transition of seats previously held by members of the Trinamool Congress.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Three BJP candidates file nomination papers for Rajya Sabha byelections in Bengal

On Wednesday, three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha byelections in West Bengal. The filing took place at the State Assembly, marking a significant step in the contest for the Upper House representation from the region.

The three seats became vacant following the resignations of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik. These individuals stepped down from their positions in the Upper House and subsequently left the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the wake of the party’s performance in the Assembly elections.

The upcoming byelections are expected to be a key indicator of the shifting political landscape in the state. Election officials have begun the verification process of the submitted documents ahead of the formal voting date. Source: News Agency

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