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10 July 2026

BJP nomination of former Trinamool MPs

While the specific political party defections are irrelevant, the event serves as a practical illustration of the constitutional process for Rajya Sabha elections and the application of proportional representation via a single transferable vote.

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Notes

  • Three former Rajya Sabha members resigned from their seats following a change in political affiliation.
  • The resignations occurred ahead of scheduled bypolls for three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal.
  • The Rajya Sabha election process in a state is determined by the strength of legislators in the State Legislative Assembly.
  • The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has a total of 294 seats.
  • Political party strength in the Assembly dictates the outcome of Rajya Sabha elections through proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Political defections and realignment in West Bengal, which has been running since 10 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions and the mechanism of election to the Rajya Sabha. How does the principle of proportional representation ensure the representation of states in the Upper House? 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the Rajya Sabha as a permanent house of Parliament. Analyze the impact of frequent resignations and bypolls on the legislative continuity and the federal character of the Indian polity. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following statements regarding the election of members to the Rajya Sabha is correct?

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