New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday named Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh.
The BJP central election committee has approved Puri's name for the bypoll, the party said in a statement.
Puri, 74, currently serves as the Union minister of petroleum and natural gas. His term as Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh was set to be over on November 25.
The Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Union minister L Murugan will take place on November 12.
Murugan had quit the Union council of ministers and the Rajya Sabha on October 14. He was minister of state for parliamentary affairs and information and broadcasting.
His term was due to end on April 2, 2030. While quitting, Murugan had said that he wanted to focus on strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu.
With the BJP ruling Madhya Pradesh, its candidate will have a smooth sailing in the bypoll.
Members of legislative assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members.
As per procedure, counting will be held on the same evening after conclusion of voting.