Dehradun: BJP candidate Dinesh Arya on Tuesday filed his nomination papers at the Vidhan Sabha complex for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election for a single seat from Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt, and several party MLAs were present on the occasion.
Prior to the nomination filing, a meeting of the BJP Legislative Party was held. Following the meeting, Dinesh Arya reached the Vidhan Sabha alongside senior party leaders and legislators to submit his nomination papers following standard procedures.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to the central party leadership for selecting Dinesh Arya as the candidate. He noted that Arya comes from a humble background and has consistently fulfilled various organizational responsibilities while upholding party directives. Dhami added that Arya’s election to the Rajya Sabha sends an encouraging message to grassroot party workers.
BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt expressed confidence that Dinesh Arya would be elected unopposed, noting widespread enthusiasm among party workers and various sections of society following the decision.
Key Election Timeline:
- Last Date for Nomination: October 6
- Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: October 7
- Last Date for Withdrawal: October 9
- Polling (if required): October 16 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Counting at 5:00 PM)
Naresh Bansal’s Tenure Ending November 25:
The tenure of sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Uttarakhand, Naresh Bansal, concludes on November 25, 2026. The BJP nominated Dinesh Arya for the upcoming vacancy. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house with members serving six-year terms, where one-third of the members retire every two years.
