Elections Announced for 24 Rajya Sabha Seats: Voting on June 18

The Election Commission of India has announced the election schedule for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka, as the terms of the current members are set to expire in the next two months. According to the notification issued by the Commission, the voting process will take place on June 18 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

As per the electoral schedule, the official notification will be released on June 1, after which nomination papers can be submitted until June 8. The last date for withdrawal of candidatures is June 11. These seats are under discussion due to the expiration of terms of senior leaders such as Digvijaya Singh, H.D. Deve Gowda, and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Additionally, by-elections for two extra seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu will also be held on the same day. The Election Commission has clarified that special observers will be appointed to ensure that the voting is completely transparent and fair.

During the elections, the use of a specific 'integrated violet color' pen, as designated by the Commission, will be mandatory to prevent any discrepancies in preference marking. The counting of votes will begin immediately after voting to ensure the selection of new members for the upper house.

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