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The BJP and AGP have jointly filed nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. Kanad Purkayastha from BJP and Birendra Prasad Baishya from AGP are the NDA candidates for the two vacant seats. Assam's political leadership, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed confidence in their victory. The Election Commission has scheduled the polls for June 19, with voting between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Key Points: BJP Kanad Purkayastha AGP Baishya File Rajya Sabha Nominations

  • BJP and AGP alliance submit Rajya Sabha candidate nominations in Assam
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma supports NDA candidates
  • Elections scheduled for June 19
  • Two seats to be filled after members retire
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Kanad Purkayastha, Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam file their nominations for Rajya Sabha seat

NDA allies Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad Baishya submit Rajya Sabha nominations in Assam with party leadership's support

"Both will win. After winning, they will always work diligently for the betterment of the state - Sarbananda Sonowal"

Guwahati, June 9

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha seat on Monday.

In a post on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "At the Nomination filing of NDA candidates Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad Baishya for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Polls."

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that AGP Birendra Prasad Baishya and from BJP Kanad Purkayastha both of the allies have decided together and both will win.

Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Both will win. After winning, in the coming days, they will always work diligently for the betterment of the state and welfare of the people. PM Modi gave Bharat Ratna to Dr Bhupen Hazarika in 2019, and today, under his guidance, the Assam government also named the Dibrugarh Airport in the name of Bhupen Hazarika. It is a matter of great pride for all of us."

Assam Minister Atul Bora said, "Today, for Rajya Sabha polls, our candidate submitted nominations, and the BJP candidate also submitted his nomination. Our Chief Minister, the BJP's state president, and the leadership of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) were present here."

Earlier, Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, and after winning in the Lok Sabha polls, two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam were vacated by them.

The Election Commission of India has announced biennial polls for Rajya Sabha seats in Assam and Tamil Nadu on June 19.

BJP's Kanad Purkayastha is the party's secretary in Assam, and the son of former Union Minister Kabrindra Purkayastha, who served as the minister of state for communication under the PM Atal Bihar Vajpayee cabinet. Earlier on May 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the date for conducting elections for the 8 seats in Rajya Sabha, which will be vacated as the members retire.

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

The elections for the RS seats will be held on June 19, between 9 AM and 4 PM, with the counting of votes to happen on the same day, according to ECI.

- ANI

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Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priyanka D.
Good to see experienced candidates from Assam getting nominated. Hope they focus on infrastructure development in the Northeast region. The Bhupen Hazarika airport naming was indeed a proud moment for all Assamese people! 🇮🇳
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Rahul K.
While I support the NDA alliance, I hope these candidates will address the flood situation in Assam more seriously. Every year it's the same story - promises before elections but no concrete solutions afterwards.
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Ananya B.
Kanad Purkayastha comes from a political family with good credentials. His father served under Vajpayee ji's government. Hope he carries forward that legacy of good governance. Assam needs strong representation in Rajya Sabha.
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Sandeep M.
The BJP-AGP alliance has been working well for Assam's development. Hope these candidates focus on creating more job opportunities for youth and better connectivity to rest of India. Northeast deserves equal development!
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Manish T.
Interesting to see how regional parties like AGP are aligning with national parties. Hope this doesn't dilute Assam's unique identity and concerns. We need representatives who'll speak for Assam first, then party politics.
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Neha P.
The Rajya Sabha needs more young blood! While experienced politicians are good, I wish parties would give chance to some fresh faces too. Assam has so much potential - let's hope these leaders deliver 🙏

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