BJP Nominates Kanad Purkayastha for Rajya Sabha Elections from Assam

BJP's Candidate for Rajya Sabha

Guwahati, June 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially put forward Kanad Purkayastha as its candidate for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam, as announced in a notification released on Saturday by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of the BJP.

Purkayastha, who holds the position of Secretary for BJP Assam Pradesh, is recognized as a dedicated party member with extensive experience.

In a heartfelt message on social media, Purkayastha expressed his appreciation, stating, “This nomination reflects not only my commitment and service to the party but also reinforces the core values we stand for—dedication, integrity, and altruism.”

He further remarked, “Assam is not merely my residence; it serves as my motivation and strength. Being considered for such an important role is both a tremendous honor and a humbling experience in my journey. I remain steadfast in my commitment to our party's principles and to the advancement and unity of our cherished state and nation.”

A copy of the notification. (Photo)

Purkayastha also expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia, and all party members for their support and good wishes.

Dilip Saikia, the State BJP President, welcomed the nomination and thanked the central leadership for choosing Purkayastha to represent the party in the elections.

“Congratulations to Shri @kanadpurkaystha on being nominated as BJP’s Rajya Sabha candidate from Assam. May his journey ahead be filled with impactful service and unwavering commitment to the people,” he shared on social media.

Previously, the Assam BJP had shortlisted 13 senior leaders for the Rajya Sabha position. Out of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, the BJP will contest one, while its ally, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), will contest the other. Purkayastha’s nomination received approval from the BJP’s Central Election Committee.

The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the Rajya Sabha elections to fill two seats that will become vacant after the retirement of Mission Ranjan Das and Birendra Prasad Baishya on June 14.

The election timeline is as follows:

• Last date for filing nominations: June 9, 2025
• Scrutiny of nominations: June 10, 2025
• Last date for withdrawal: June 12, 2025
• Polling date: June 19, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Counting of votes: June 19, 2025, at 5:00 pm