Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Submits Rajya Sabha Bypoll Nomination in MP
TL;DR
- Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh.
- The seat was previously held by L. Murugan, who resigned earlier this month.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal accompanied Mr. Puri during the filing.
- The Congress party recently protested against Mr. Puri over unverified allegations connecting his name to Jeffrey Epstein documents.
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri officially submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal, the 74-year-old minister arrived at the State Assembly building to file his candidacy.
The BJP selected Mr. Puri to contest the seat vacated following the recent resignation of L. Murugan, whose term was originally set to conclude in April 2030. Mr. Puri's previous tenure as a Rajya Sabha member representing Uttar Pradesh was scheduled to finish on November 25.
Meanwhile, the nomination comes amid political friction, as the Congress party organized protests and effigy burnings in Bhopal. Opposition figures have demanded his resignation, citing alleged mentions in documents related to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—accusations that Mr. Puri has previously denied.
Why It Matters
This political development involves a key Union Cabinet minister seeking a return to the Upper House through a state by-election amid ongoing domestic political disputes and protests by opposition parties. Such events highlight internal parliamentary dynamics and electoral processes within the country.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 7:21:18 AM · Reported with: The Hindu
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