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Added on : 2020-03-24 14:24:13

Elections to 18 Rajya Sabha seats that were scheduled to take place on March 26 have been deferred because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Election Commission of India said on Tuesday. Election to fill up 55 seats in the Upper House of Parliament was to be held on March 26, but 37 candidates have already been elected without a contest.The decision on holding the election for the remaining 18 seats will be taken based on the prevailing situation, the sources said.

Elections to 18 Rajya Sabha seats that were scheduled to take place on March 26 have been deferred because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Election Commission of India said on Tuesday. Election to fill up 55 seats in the Upper House of Parliament was to be held on March 26, but 37 candidates have already been elected without a contest.The decision on holding the election for the remaining 18 seats will be taken based on the prevailing situation, the sources said.

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