Dinesh Sharma, former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, is set to enter Rajya Sabha as the only candidate for the upcoming by-elections. The by-election was called after the death of incumbent MP Hardwar Dubey. Sharma, a member of the BJP, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the opportunity. With the BJP s strong majority in the state assembly, Sharma s election is virtually assured.
Bypoll to a Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh vacated following the death of a sitting member will be held on September 15, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. ️ Uttar Pradesh By-Elections 2023: Bypoll to Vacant Rajya Sabha Seat From UP on September 15, EC Issues Notification.