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Odisha Rajya Sabha Bypoll Announced:After Debashish Samantaray’s Resignation

in Politics, State News May 27, 2026 Comments Off on Odisha Rajya Sabha Bypoll Announced:After Debashish Samantaray’s Resignation 404 Views

Bhubaneswar:27/5/26:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha following the resignation of former member Debashish Samantaray. The bypoll will be held on June 18, 2026, to fill the vacant seat in the Council of States. According to the official press note issued by the Election Commission on May 27, 2026, the vacancy arose after Debashish Samantaray resigned from the Rajya Sabha on May 25, 2026. His term was originally scheduled to continue until April 3, 2030.

The Election Commission has released a detailed timeline for the by-election process:

  • Issue of Notification: June 1, 2026 (Monday)
  • Last Date for Filing Nominations: June 8, 2026 (Monday)
  • Scrutiny of Nominations: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Date of Poll: June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Polling Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Counting of Votes: June 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM
  • Election Process Completion Deadline: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)

  • The ECI stated that only integrated violet-coloured sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer will be allowed for marking preferences on ballot papers during the Rajya Sabha bypoll.

    The Commission also confirmed that election observers will closely monitor the entire process to ensure free and fair voting in Odisha.

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