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India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Kanad Purkayastha, Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam file their nominations for Rajya Sabha seat
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha seat on Monday. In a post on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, 'At the Nomination filing of NDA candidates Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad Baishya for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Polls.' Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that AGP Birendra Prasad Baishya and from BJP Kanad Purkayastha both of the allies have decided together and both will win. Sarbananda Sonowal said, 'Both will win. After winning, in the coming days, they will always work diligently for the betterment of the state and welfare of the people. PM Modi gave Bharat Ratna to Dr Bhupen Hazarika in 2019, and today, under his guidance, the Assam government also named the Dibrugarh Airport in the name of Bhupen Hazarika. It is a matter of great pride for all of us.' Assam Minister Atul Bora said, 'Today, for Rajya Sabha polls, our candidate submitted nominations, and the BJP candidate also submitted his nomination. Our Chief Minister, the BJP's state president, and the leadership of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) were present here.' Earlier, Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, and after winning in the Lok Sabha polls, two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam were vacated by them. The Election Commission of India has announced biennial polls for Rajya Sabha seats in Assam and Tamil Nadu on June 19. BJP's Kanad Purkayastha is the party's secretary in Assam, and the son of former Union Minister Kabrindra Purkayastha, who served as the minister of state for communication under the PM Atal Bihar Vajpayee cabinet. Earlier on May 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the date for conducting elections for the 8 seats in Rajya Sabha, which will be vacated as the members retire. The two RS members from Assam, Mission Ranjan Das (BJP) and Birendra Prasad Baishya (Asom Gana Parishad) are set to retire on June 14. The elections for the RS seats will be held on June 19, between 9 AM and 4 PM, with the counting of votes to happen on the same day, according to ECI. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP names Kanad for RS seat, AGP likely to announce nominee soon
1 2 3 Guwahati: The BJP on Saturday named Kanad Purkayastha, son of former Union minister and BJP Assam co-founder Kabindra Purkayastha, as their Rajya Sabha candidate. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced certainty about NDA winning both Rajya Sabha seats, which become vacant this month when current members Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP) and Mission Ranjan Das (BJP) complete their terms on June 14. Of Assam's seven Rajya Sabha seats, BJP currently holds four, while AGP, UPPL, and an Independent member occupy one each. Nominations close on June 9, with scrutiny scheduled for June 10. Polling will be held on June 19, followed by vote counting that evening. BJP's alliance partner, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), is set to announce their candidate shortly. Despite multiple contenders from both senior and junior ranks, long-standing member Birendra Prasad Baishya remains the likely choice, according to party insiders. Himanta highlighted Barak Valley's significance in BJP's Assam growth, predicting 10-11 BJP victories from the region's 14 seats in the 2026 assembly election. "Kanad Purkayastha has been nominated by BJP for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Perhaps AGP will also announce the name of its candidate. We are hopeful of winning both the seats from Assam," Sarma said. Upon reaching Guwahati, Kanad expressed his desire to support the chief minister's vision for Assam's development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Orlando: How Much Does It Cost To Install Windows In 2025? Storm Through Windows Learn More Undo "Those who sincerely work in BJP, he or she will get due honours in the right time," he said. Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia welcomed Purkayastha's nomination. Currently serving as Assam Pradesh BJP secretary, Purkayastha has been actively involved since the 1980s. Saikia thanked BJP's central leadership for the selection. "Purkayastha has long served the party in various capacities and, as a member of an ideologically committed family since childhood, has consistently worked with devotion. As the son of the party's highly respected guide and veteran leader Kabindra Purkayastha, Kanad is expected to strongly represent the aspirations of the people of Assam and uphold the principles and vision of the BJP in the Upper House of Parliament," Saikia said. In the 126-member assembly, BJP holds 62 seats, while AGP has nine and UPPL possesses seven. BJP anticipates support from Hagrama Mohilary's BPF in the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election. On Saturday, Himanta said, "We have our good wishes for Hagrama Mohilary because he (his party) also votes for us in the Rajya Sabha election. We do not want to go into conflict with Bodo political parties. We will march ahead in our path, taking all as friends," Sarma said. Guwahati: The BJP on Saturday named Kanad Purkayastha, son of former Union minister and BJP Assam co-founder Kabindra Purkayastha, as their Rajya Sabha candidate. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced certainty about NDA winning both Rajya Sabha seats, which become vacant this month when current members Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP) and Mission Ranjan Das (BJP) complete their terms on June 14. Of Assam's seven Rajya Sabha seats, BJP currently holds four, while AGP, UPPL, and an Independent member occupy one each. Nominations close on June 9, with scrutiny scheduled for June 10. Polling will be held on June 19, followed by vote counting that evening. BJP's alliance partner, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), is set to announce their candidate shortly. Despite multiple contenders from both senior and junior ranks, long-standing member Birendra Prasad Baishya remains the likely choice, according to party insiders. Himanta highlighted Barak Valley's significance in BJP's Assam growth, predicting 10-11 BJP victories from the region's 14 seats in the 2026 assembly election. "Kanad Purkayastha has been nominated by BJP for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Perhaps AGP will also announce the name of its candidate. We are hopeful of winning both the seats from Assam," Sarma said. Upon reaching Guwahati, Kanad expressed his desire to support the chief minister's vision for Assam's development. "Those who sincerely work in BJP, he or she will get due honours in the right time," he said. Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia welcomed Purkayastha's nomination. Currently serving as Assam Pradesh BJP secretary, Purkayastha has been actively involved since the 1980s. Saikia thanked BJP's central leadership for the selection. "Purkayastha has long served the party in various capacities and, as a member of an ideologically committed family since childhood, has consistently worked with devotion. As the son of the party's highly respected guide and veteran leader Kabindra Purkayastha, Kanad is expected to strongly represent the aspirations of the people of Assam and uphold the principles and vision of the BJP in the Upper House of Parliament," Saikia said. In the 126-member assembly, BJP holds 62 seats, while AGP has nine and UPPL possesses seven. BJP anticipates support from Hagrama Mohilary's BPF in the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election. On Saturday, Himanta said, "We have our good wishes for Hagrama Mohilary because he (his party) also votes for us in the Rajya Sabha election. We do not want to go into conflict with Bodo political parties. We will march ahead in our path, taking all as friends," Sarma said.
