New Delhi: Election Commission of India on Wednesday announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled for March 16. The seats are falling vacant on different dates in April.
Voting will be held for two seats in Haryana and one in Himachal Pradesh, triggering political activity in the northern states.
Other states going to polls include Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.
Political parties in the concerned states have begun internal consultations and strategy meetings to finalise candidates for the upcoming elections. The Election Commission said the detailed schedule, including nomination and scrutiny dates, will be issued as per procedure.
