Hardeep Singh Puri Resigns From UP Rajya Sabha Seat After Re-Election From Madhya Pradesh
The resignation followed his unopposed election from Madhya Pradesh, and his new Rajya Sabha term runs until April 2, 2030, officials said.
- On Saturday, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh, with Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepting the move effective November 14.
- This resignation follows Puri's unopposed election to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh on November 5, where he replaced former Union minister L Murugan.
- Puri's new tenure in the Upper House runs until April 2, 2030, while his previous term representing Uttar Pradesh was scheduled to conclude on November 25.
- A retired Indian Foreign Service officer, the minister has held several portfolios since joining the Union government in 2017, including Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation, and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- The BJP's candidate list for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha seats featured 8 new faces, excluding Puri, which sparked speculation regarding his continuation in the House before this transition.
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Hardeep Puri resigns from UP Rajya Sabha seat
New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, November 14, days after being re-elected to the House unopposed from Madhya Pradesh. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted Puri’s resignation. Puri’s term from Uttar Pradesh was due to end on November 25. He was elected … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Storie…
Hardeep Singh Puri resigns from UP Rajya Sabha seat after re-election from Madhya Pradesh
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh on November 14. Puri had recently been re-elected unopposed to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh on November 5. His term from Uttar Pradesh was set to end shortly after the resignation. Puri's new term from Madhya Pradesh will continue until April 2030. He has previously held multiple prominent ministerial roles in the Indian government.
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