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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has nominated Birendra Prasad Baishya for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. Baishya is currently serving as a Rajya Sabha member, with his current tenure expiring on June 14. The Election Commission of India has announced the polls will be held on June 19 for two Assam seats. The announcement comes alongside other political developments in the state and national political landscape.

Key Points: AGP Picks Birendra Baishya for Assam Rajya Sabha Polls

  • AGP selects current Rajya Sabha member Birendra Baishya for upcoming polls
  • ECI announces Rajya Sabha elections for Assam and Tamil Nadu
  • BJP also names Kanad Purkayastha as candidate
  • Elections scheduled for June 19
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AGP announces Birendra Prasad Baishya as party candidate from Assam for upcoming RS polls

AGP announces Birendra Prasad Baishya as Rajya Sabha candidate for upcoming elections in Assam

"Everyone knows what Kamal Haasan did in the past. - H Raja, BJP Leader"

Guwahati, June 8

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced Birendra Prasad Baishya as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Assam.

Baishya is currently serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha, with his tenure set to expire on June 14.

Earlier this week, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for conducting biennial elections in eight Rajya Sabha seats, six from Tamil Nadu and two from Assam.

On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named Kanad Purkayastha, son of former Union Minister and Assam State BJP co-founder Kabindra Purkayastha, as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha election in the state.

The two upper house members from Assam, Mission Ranjan Das (BJP) and Birendra Prasad Baishya (Asom Gana Parishad), are set to retire on June 14.

According to ECI, the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 19 between 9 AM and 4 PM. Counting of votes will be conducted on the same day.

In Tamil Nadu, Anbumani Ramadoss (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M Shanmugam (DMK), N Chandrasegharan (AIADMK), M Mohamed Abdulla (DMK), P Wilson (DMK), and Vaiko (MDMK) are set to retire on July 24.

Earlier, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Chief Kamal Haasan filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Meanwhile, BJP leader H Raja criticised MNM President Kamal Haasan, saying that the actor-turned-politician has "mortgaged" his party to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat.

"Everyone knows what Kamal Haasan did in the past. He opposed the DMK's freebies and corrupt rule. He even said he would never form an alliance with the DMK. Now, out of embarrassment, he has mortgaged his torchlight election symbol to the DMK in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat. It is a waste of time to talk about him," Raja said.

In the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, each candidate requires a minimum of 34 votes to clinch a Rajya Sabha seat. The DMK-led INDIA bloc, with 158 MLAs (DMK: 133, Congress: 17, VCK: 4, CPI: 2, CPM: 2), is poised to win four seats comfortably.

- ANI

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Pranav K.
Baishya has been a decent representative for Assam in RS. Hope he continues working for regional development. But I'm more interested in seeing what young leaders like Kanad Purkayastha will bring to the table. New blood is always good! 👍
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Sunita R.
As an Assamese, I hope these RS members focus more on our state's specific needs - flood management, infrastructure in rural areas, and protecting our cultural identity. Too often national parties forget regional concerns after elections.
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Arjun M.
Interesting to see Kamal Haasan's political journey. From criticizing DMK to joining hands with them - shows how complex Tamil Nadu politics is! But shouldn't we judge leaders by their work rather than political maneuvering?
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Riya B.
The way BJP and AGP are coordinating shows the strength of NDA in Assam. But I wish opposition parties also put up strong candidates - democracy needs healthy competition, not walkovers! 🤔
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Manish T.
While political appointments make headlines, what matters is whether these RS members will raise Assam's voice in Parliament effectively. Flood relief, border security with Bangladesh, and tea garden workers' issues need urgent attention.

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