TVK Allocates Rajya Sabha Seat to Congress for Upcoming By-Election in Tamil Nadu
In a significant political move, the Tamilga Vetttri Kazhagam (TVK) has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat to its coalition partner, Congress, for the upcoming by-election in Tamil Nadu, scheduled for June 18. This decision underscores the importance of Congress within the TVK-led alliance. The by-election follows the resignation of CV Shanmugam, creating a vacancy that needs to be filled. The article details the election process, including nomination deadlines and voting procedures, providing insights into the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.
| Jun 3, 2026, 18:30 IST
TVK's Decision on Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation
The Tamilga Vetttri Kazhagam (TVK) has designated a Rajya Sabha seat to its coalition partner, the Congress party, for the upcoming by-election in Tamil Nadu, scheduled for June 18. This decision highlights the Congress's significant role within the TVK-led alliance. In a statement, party leader and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, announced, "For the Rajya Sabha elections taking place on June 18 in Tamil Nadu, the coalition led by Tamilga Vetttri Kazhagam has decided to allocate a seat to our partner, the Indian National Congress. Consequently, the Rajya Sabha seat that will be filled through the elections in Tamil Nadu has been assigned to the Indian National Congress, which is a component of the TVK-led coalition."
Details of the Upcoming Rajya Sabha Elections
Rajya Sabha Elections Scheduled for June 18 in Tamil Nadu
The by-election for the sole Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu, which became vacant following the resignation of CV Shanmugam, is set for June 18. The announcement was made by Returning Officer P Thenmozhi on Tuesday. Shanmugam, who was elected from the Mailam constituency during the assembly elections on April 23, resigned from the Rajya Sabha on May 7, necessitating the by-election to fill the vacancy. According to a release from the Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat, this election will be conducted to fill the casual vacancy in the state council through voting by the elected members of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Nomination papers can be submitted to Returning Officer P Thenmozhi or Assistant Returning Officer Pearl Line Roopkumar on all working days from 11 AM to 3 PM, except for Sunday and June 7. The last date for filing nominations is June 8, with scrutiny scheduled for June 9 at 11 AM. If more than one candidate remains in the race after the withdrawal deadline of June 11 at 3 PM, voting will take place on June 18 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Secretariat.