Praveen Chakravarthy Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Following the resignation of Thiru C.Ve. Shanmugam as Rajya Sabha member on 7 May 2026, a bye-election was held in June 2026 by Tamil Nadu MLAs. Thiru Praveen Chakravarthy, sponsored by the Indian National Congress, was declared elected unopposed to fill the vacancy.

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Shanmugam Thiru. C.Ve.

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

Consequent on the resignation of Thiru. C.Ve. Shanmugam on 07.05.2026, a Bye-Election to the Council of States was held in June, 2026 by the elected Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Thiru. Praveen Chakravarthy, sponsored by the Indian National Congress, has been duly elected unopposed to fill the above vacancy.

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TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT.

Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9

Issued By: Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Tamil Nadu