Why in News?

=> The Returning Officer of Madhya Pradesh declared candidates of all the three Rajya Sabha seats elected unopposed for the biennial elections.

Key Points:

=> The elected members include Kavita Patidar, Sumitra Balmik of the BJP and Vivek Krishna Tankha of the Indian National Congress.

=> These members have been declared elected unopposed under the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 .

=> The three Members of the Rajya Sabha will replace the three members who are retiring on 29th June, 2022 at the expiry of their term of office.

=> The maximum number of members of the Rajya Sabha is 250, of which 238 members are elected indirectly from states and Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.

=> The current strength in the House is 245. 229 members represent member states, 4 members represent Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.

By: ASRAF UDDIN AHMED