Chennai, 26 May (H.S.) : The Election Commission of India has announced that elections for six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu, set to become vacant, will be held on June 19, 2025.
The announcement has sparked significant political activity in the state, as parties gear up to nominate candidates for these crucial Upper House positions. The terms of six incumbent Rajya Sabha members—Vaiko, Anbumani Ramadoss, M.M. Abdulla, Wilson, Shanmugam, and Chandrasekaran—are nearing completion, necessitating this biennial election.
The nomination process for the elections will commence on June 2, 2025, and conclude on June 9, 2025, providing political parties with a tight window to finalize their candidates. The polling, scheduled for June 19, will be conducted in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines, ensuring a transparent and fair process.
Political analysts anticipate intense negotiations and strategic alliances among Tamil Nadu’s major political players, including the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, and emerging parties like Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as they vie for these seats.
The Rajya Sabha elections come at a critical juncture for Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, with the 2026 Assembly elections looming on the horizon. The outcome of these elections could influence the balance of power in the state, especially as parties like the AIADMK and BJP have recently revived their alliance, while the DMK faces challenges from anti-incumb
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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary
