The Trinamool Congress on Saturday named former bureaucrat Jawahar Sarkar as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypolls to be held within the state.
The Election Commission had on July 16 stated that the by-polls to the Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal vacated by Dinesh Trivedi earlier this yr can be held on August 9.
“We are pleased to nominate Jawahar Sarkar to the Upper House of Parliament,” a celebration assertion stated.
We are happy to appoint Mr. @jawharsircar within the Upper House of Parliament.
Shri Sarkar spent practically 42 years in public service and was additionally the previous CEO of Prasar Bharati. His invaluable contribution to public service will assist us serve our nation even higher!
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) July 24, 2021
Sarkar spent practically 42 years in public service and was additionally the previous CEO of Prasar Bharati, the ruling celebration within the state stated.
“His contribution to public service will help us serve our country even better,” it stated.
Reacting to his nomination, Sarkar stated, “I used to be a bureaucrat. I’m not a political individual, however I’ll work for the event of the folks and can elevate points associated to the folks in Parliament.
There will probably be a by-election to the Rajya Sabha seat from the state if the opposition BJP places up its candidate for a similar, in any other case, the TMC candidate will probably be declared elected unopposed.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
