ECI Releases Timetable for Upcoming Rajya Sabha Elections

New Delhi – The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an official schedule today for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, detailing each procedural step from nomination filing to result declaration. The timetable lists the last date for filing nomination papers, the period for scrutiny and withdrawal of candidatures, and the specific days allocated for polling across the states and union territories where seats are due for renewal.\n\nAccording to the commission’s release, the election process will be conducted in multiple phases to accommodate the logistical requirements of a nationwide indirect election. The schedule also specifies the date on which the elected members will be sworn in, aligning with the constitutional mandate for the rotation of seats.\n\nThe ECI emphasized that the announced dates are final and that any deviation could affect the smooth functioning of the parliamentary calendar. Stakeholders, including political parties and prospective candidates, have been urged to adhere strictly to the timeline to ensure a transparent and orderly election.