Chennai: With the Election Commission announcing on Tuesday that by-election to one of three vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Tamilnadu will be held on 13 September, the ruling DMK’s strength in the Upper House of the Parliament is set to increase.
Since the DMK enjoys a comfortable majority in the State Assembly, its nominee would easily get elected in the 13 September by-poll.
The EC said the election will be conducted by strictly following the Covid-19 guidelines and maintaining social distancing norms.
The by-poll will be held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of AIADMK member A Mohammedjan on 23 March, the ECI said in a release.
Filing of nominations will begin on 24 August with the issue of notification. The last date for filing of nominations is 31 August.
The scrutiny will take place on September one and the las date for withdrawals is 13 September.
Polling will be held on 13 September between 9 am and 4 pm and the counting of votes will take place same day at 5 pm.
The ECI said the Chief Secretary of the State has been directed to depute a senior officer to ensure that the instructions regarding Covid-19 containment measures are complied with, while making arrangements for the conduct of the by-election.
By-elections to fill up two other vacancies, caused by the resignation of AIADMK Members K P Munususamy and R Vaithilingam following their election to the State Assembly, will be notified later.